SUMMARY
  • Although Valorant constantly keeps things fresh, there are still some important features missing from it.
  • One such feature has played a vital role in Counter Strike 2's success, giving its community greater variety.
  • The Riot Games fanbase wants the developer to learn a thing or two from Valve's long-running triumph.

With more than four years worth of experience in the tactical hero shooter genre under its belt, Valorant has impressively stood the test of time by keeping up with the rapidly changing gaming industry and implementing required modifications to the game quite frequently. While developer and publisher Riot Games has been doing a stellar job at retaining its massive player base and adding even more members to it since 2020, the point may not be far when it starts to get just a bit repetitive with its content.

However, thanks to an extensive community discussion about how to ensure the longevity of the title, perhaps it would not hurt to take some notes from a competitor that has clearly inspired many of the first-person shooters of today.

Valorant Players Want the Addition of Community Maps in the Riot Games Shooter

Riot Games could learn a thing or two from Valve's legacy to keep Valorant going for years to come.
Riot Games could learn a thing or two from Valve’s legacy to keep Valorant going for years to come.

Kicking off more than two decades ago and carving an unmatched legacy in the realm of first-person shooter video games, Counter Strike is a name that almost every fan of the genre is familiar with.

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Plenty of titles that have come after, including behemoth franchises like Call of Duty, have taken bits and pieces from Valve’s FPS expertise, and the developer itself has progressed through the years by adding relevant features to satisfy gamers from each passing generation. Last year’s Counter Strike 2 was no different, as it came with a spectacular option that the majority of fans instantly got on board with, and they now want Valorant to explore the feature as well.

Upon being asked about what the Riot Games fanbase would introduce in Valorant if it could, one player pointed out that having the option of downloading community maps, similar to what the latest Counter Strike already includes, would be an excellent addition to keep the game going for years to come.

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The kind of variety that comes with the feature is something that a title like Valorant currently lacks, as it follows the basic tactical hero shooter structure with its modes and gameplay mechanics, but its potential inclusion could make Riot Games an even bigger force to be reckoned with.

Community Maps Can Be a Great Source of Training, Similar to How They Are in Counter Strike 2

The wide variety of maps in Counter Strike 2 give it an instant edge of its competitors.
The wide variety of maps in Counter Strike 2 gives it an instant edge over its competitors.

The custom maps in Counter Strike 2 not only give its player base an amazing variety and constantly keep things fresh, their greatest advantage is more applicable to even those gamers who may not have the best skills.

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That is because these community maps prove to be a great source of training for newbies or inexperienced gamers, letting them take in the feel of the game’s mechanics and world before they decide to jump in Ranked matches against pro players.

After Valorant’s recent launch on consoles, there are plenty of gamers who are finding it a bit too difficult to get a hang of, and the custom maps could be the perfect way for Riot Games to make its title a more comfortable experience for newcomers.

For now, through interesting additions such as the Champions 2024 Bundle, Valorant is keeping its fanbase intact and ensuring its satisfaction, but Riot Games could listen to community feedback to give itself a much-needed edge in an oversaturated genre.