Hello everyone! This is the first time I’m gathering the courage to post on a forum, so I hope to find some answers or at least similar opinions here. Lately, I’ve noticed an issue that’s extremely frustrating for me, and I’m not sure if I’m the only one feeling this way. Valorant has become increasingly unplayable for me, and it seems like everything has been gradually deteriorating, especially after the rank reset.

To give you some context, before the rank reset, I managed, with a lot of effort and persistence, to reach Silver 3. It wasn’t easy, but I felt like I had found a comfortable place in that rank. However, after the reset, I was downgraded to Bronze 1. Not that this is the biggest problem – I understand that the ranking system has its variables and that recalibration is necessary from time to time. But what really frustrates me is the overall gaming experience after this reset.

How is it possible to encounter players in a lobby who are between levels 150-300, and at the same time, have others who are only level 24? The difference in experience and skill is huge, and this heavily affects the dynamics of the matches. And not just that, but I’ve also started to notice the increasing presence of smurfs and even cheaters. It’s as if every match becomes a lottery, and the chances of actually enjoying the game decrease dramatically.

I seriously wonder if Riot Games is still paying attention to this game that I’ve grown to love so much. Instead of seeing improvements, I see it deteriorating, and the frustration keeps building up. The community online seems to agree – many players are complaining about the same issues, yet Riot seems to remain inactive in addressing these situations.

And now, about Voice Chat... It’s incredible how many toxic players you can encounter in a single match. You can report their behavior countless times, but it feels like nothing ever happens. I’m curious if you’re having the same experience because at least on the Paris server, the situation is downright tragic.

What do you think about all these aspects? Am I just too frustrated, or is there a serious problem with Valorant right now? I’m looking forward to your thoughts and hope we can find a solution together or at least a way to cope with these issues.