Now that VALORANT has been released, lots of players have been clamoring for a Deathmatch mode. In a blog written by VALORANT producer Jared Berbach and designer Bobby Prochnow more info has been released about a possible Deathmatch mode and the future of game modes such as Spike Rush.
First and foremost the pair talk more in-depth about the release of Spike Rush and the future of the game mode. “We consider the mode in beta right now. It could be a rotating mode or it could get removed eventually. Maybe it sticks around for a very long time. We plan on evolving it with more orbs and potentially other changes. You and time will decide it’s fate!”.
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Berbach and Prochnow also hint at more temporary game modes with ‘wacky’ game mechanics as time goes by. “We expect the ecosystem of VALORANT modes to always evolve. We want permanent modes that you can count on and love for a long time, rotating modes with novel ideas, and maybe even time-limited modes that can get a little—dare I say—wacky.”
What about Deathmatch?
Lots of players have been asking for a Deathmatch mode in VALORANT, even since the release of the closed beta. These players might get their request granted as the designers and developers talk about the inclusion of a Deathmatch-like mode into the game. “While I can’t commit to a specific launch date yet, I can say this is a player desire that our team hears loud and clear, and we’re starting to build out some of the necessary technology we’d need to support a Deathmatch-type mode.”
we’re starting to build out some of the necessary technology we’d need to support a Deathmatch-type mode.
To close out the blog the pair also talk about future game modes and ask the fans for help. “What kinds of modes do you want to see in VALORANT? What kind of VALORANT experience do you want that we aren’t currently satisfying? How can we help you scratch that itch?”
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