[2022] VALORANT Maps Team AMA on Icebox and more (3PM PT–4PM PT)

Originally posted by tmac0409

Did you fix the glitched part of the map in the new icebox cubby where people kept dying to “fall damage”? There’s a clip of it on PROD twitter

Originally posted by ashesnan

Will we ever see map variants from mirror earth?

Originally posted by uberchain

Thank you for all your work so far on the maps, greatly appreciated and the integration of gameplay and hearing out the community as well as weaving the storyline into the updates. For VALORANT fans it's given answers but there's still lots of questions now about how this will all fit into current plotlines e.g. blackmailing going on and Yoru's journey into finding out more about his past and his ancestry.

But what's the story behind the diet milk?

Originally posted by sun_benny_sun

What comes first: map layout or theme. IE do you develop Icebox off the winter theme or do you lay out the map first and then pursue a theme

Other question: how do you guys come up with new "gimmicks" for each map (ropes on Fracture, TP on Bind)? is it inspiration from other games, just ideas you guys have that would be cool, or what is it?

Originally posted by pixel_5

Is there any hidden easter eggs we have yet to find? I've been playing since release and still run into those little bears.

Originally posted by allen9628

What was your favourite map to work on, and why?

Originally posted by allen9628

What was your favourite map to work on, and why?

Originally posted by Rabger_

Or even daytime/nighttime variants, or holiday-themed map changes.

Originally posted by SMB-

How do you guys go about determining how deep certain angles and cubbies should be, and how does the team determine what angles can be seen from those spots? I've always wondered how maps change and the angles are changed slightly to allow for either less or more visibility of surrounding peeks.

Originally posted by Dabears2240

Hey guys, thanks for answering questions! My biggest question is, with there now being 7 maps in the game, are you guys still working on new maps or is the priority going forward going to be focused on revamping the existing maps (like the Icebox changes)?

P.S: Fracture is actually one of the best maps in the game don't let the community trick you into thinking otherwise

Originally posted by MisterLiro

How many agents do you take into account when making maps? I imagine the agent teams is making agents 24/7 so how much do you connect with them with what agents are going into the game in the future? Question may be a little confusing but for example did you know viper might not be a strong pick on maps until breeze/fracture came out? How does that process work.

Originally posted by MEX_XIII

I know most maps we get are advancing the story forward, but are there any plans to visit other agents hometowns? I'd love a map in Bahia!

Originally posted by twilshirre

Any more maps with three spike sites planned? Seems like Haven is the odd one out at the moment

Originally posted by Festivetadpole

It’s clear to see maps such as Fracture and Breeze differ heavily from the starting maps that launched with the game. Are you aiming for every map to have some sort of new mechanic or attempt to push the players into a new play style? Curious of the thought behind this.

Originally posted by FoxicalOW

Hey, I built BIND in Minecraft a while ago, any one of the maps team got a recommendation what I should do next?

Also keep up the good work on the maps, can't wait to see what's coming next <3

Originally posted by NoThrottleYT

Who decides what easter eggs to put and where? And, what goes into deciding those? Or am I overthinking this...

Originally posted by Jellohorse

Hello! What map did you all have the most difficult time creating? What were the struggles you faced?

Originally posted by Pxrest

What map do you plan on changing next?

Originally posted by sun_benny_sun

an extension: are things like the watchtower on Icebox, the trees in Ascent B, the roof mechanics on Haven C, etc. made while designing the map or added in to fit the theme and unintentionally used during gameplay

Originally posted by cripplingaudition

Do you guys have names for the snowmen on Icebox? Or the bears on any of the maps?

For example, on attack side spawn there's one you can shoot on top of the storage crates, I've named him Henry.

Originally posted by JPRshaid

From Icebox to Bind, all maps seem to have a distinct, specific location. Is using cultural enviroments and locations from around the world something that you consider important when developing a map? Does it affect the level design aspect?

Originally posted by Joeganaut

I'll see if the artists have any extras laying around :)

Originally posted by Static_Satan

I know you can't say much about the new map but can you give us at least a couple words to tease? Thanks for your work btw

Originally posted by beingbeast2471

Does volcano still work on maps . I love his work

Originally posted by ManWolfAxeBoss

Henry is canon now.

Originally posted by nookie_25

What is you guys favorite map from any game?

Originally posted by ProToxicGamer

Not OP but please Split, my 25% won rate is not happy.

Originally posted by SnooBunnies9706

What's the step by step process of designing and building a map?

Originally posted by RealStarGazerFox

Have you thought of any other map mechanics like the teleportors on bind

Originally posted by Heckatitis

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