[2021] Why 5 stacking will ruin Ranked

We aren't removing the change, if you are in a 5 stack you will only play against other 5 stacks if you are diamond3+. There will also be extremely harsh penalties if you are in a group and you will gain/lose way less RR for a win/loss.

There will most likely be a queue time increase for these players as well(one that we will be monitoring). So technically you are gaining less rank, and waiting longer to play matches, going against other five stacks. It's not the most efficient way to climb, it's there for players who want to play with friends and group.

Nope, only Solo/Duo or 5stack.

The removal of 4 stacks should greatly increase the solo experience. I don't want to push players to solo unless they want to, just like we don't want players to feel like 5 stacking is the best way to climb. We will keep monitoring and adjusting and we definitely want the solo experience to feel good, and I completely understand the feeling that you should be grouped up to climb more efficiently. At the end of the day, even if you are Duo, the match maker will still try to pair you both against equally skilled players.

All ranks!

The rules are more complicated and we aren't talking about how being in a 5 stack effects your RR gains/losses yet. It's not as bad as you think. I'd say wait until we are willing to reveal more before passing judgement! Also if it's not working out we are always willing to change it!