Hey! We’re Matt deWet and David Straily from VALORANT, here to dive into the technical details of how we tackle FPS genre issues like peeker’s advantage and hit registration. Our focus revolves around competitive integrity, ensuring outcomes are decided by player skill alone. We aim to differentiate VALORANT by investing in fair gameplay, smooth movement, and rewarding gunplay. We discuss how we address peeker’s advantage by reducing network latency and improving server tick rates. Our experiments show that even small improvements in reaction time can significantly impact gameplay outcomes. As we strive for zero peeker’s advantage, game design elements and technology work together to maintain holder’s advantage.
https://technology.riotgames.com/news/peeking-valorants-netcode