[2022] VALORANT Map and Narrative Team AMA on new map Pearl (11AM PT–12PM PT)

Originally posted by KangaRogue

What made you end up deciding against the idea of a giant hole in mid on Pearl?

Originally posted by SW4GALISK

Thanks for making such a great map!

What are some mistakes/learnings from previous map design that you wanted to improve upon for Pearl?

And what are some takeaways from Pearl?

Originally posted by Unt4medGumyBear

Thanks a lot for doing this AMA I have really enjoyed my time with Pearl so far. I'd like to ask how, if at all have maps had to be designed around upcoming agents? Were agents like Chamber or Fade considered during the development of Icebox? Did any agent mechanics in specific make the design of Pearl difficult?

Originally posted by cattableabby

What are the top priorities when making and designing a new map?

Originally posted by NotToDisturb

Hello there!! Thank you for hosting this QnA! Let me hit you with some questions real quick ^{^}

• Is Atlas limited to Pearl, or are they present throughout Omega Earth?

• Are we going to see more about Omega Paul? I'm so happy to know he has an Omega variant, and he seems to be even more important than in Alpha.

• We had some hints in Fracture towards Chamber being in contact with Oran before the collapse of the LRC. Are going to see more of this narrative in the coming Acts?

Thank you for your time!

Originally posted by SDPants

what are your thoughts on having water inside a dome under water 🤔

Originally posted by Haiimmecu

What’s one detail that you’ve put on pearl that you’re most proud of but nobody has noticed?

Originally posted by raspbeariie

Where is the heart rock on Pearl? 😳

Originally posted by godyoonmin

How long ago did you guys start thinking about Pearl and making the map etc.

Originally posted by everdoejinx

Are the shops in Pearl inspired by any real shops?

Originally posted by shkgurin

What is the purpose of the large ball held up by the statue in mid?

Originally posted by xW4RP

Hi team!! First of all, I’m a huge fan of nearly every aspect of Pearl as are my friends I play with. Even two new players who are just learning quite like it.

With one exception: B long

Does the team have any plans to adjust the geometry on B long? It feels like a constant game of chicken between attackers who manage take the high ground headshot angle and any defenders brave enough to hold pillar or nook. Even agents like Jett are hard pressed to escape from an offensive push on B long which just doesn’t feel right to me.

If you DON’T have any intentions of changing B long, run me through the idea behind how it was designed so I can better understand how it’s supposed to play.

Thanks for doing this AMA, keep the sweet maps coming :)