Toxicity in online video games is a massive problem that isn’t going away. That’s especially apparent in competitive games like Valorant, where players face the threat of abusive behavior from teammates and enemies alike. Too many on the platform take the high-stakes feeling of matches as an excuse to lash out. To coincide with the start of Season 5, Valorant developer Riot Games shared an update on its most recent moderation efforts and what players can expect in the future.
In a new developer update video, Riot Games runs through a lot of information on Season 5, from gameplay changes to insights on competitive play. While a relatively short time was spent discussing player behavior, that section of the video does provide some interesting details on how the developer is trying to fight back against online toxicity.
