In tactical shooters like Valorant, balance is everything. A single disconnected teammate can turn a competitive match into an uphill battle, leaving the rest of the squad frustrated and unfairly penalized. To address this, Riot Games implemented the remake system — often referred to by players as the closest thing Valorant has to a “rematch” option.
What Is the Remake System?
The remake feature allows teams to end a match early without consequences if a player disconnects before the second round begins. Instead of forcing the remaining four players into an uneven game, Riot gives them a chance to reset and requeue.
If the vote passes, the match is canceled: no Ranked Rating (RR), Matchmaking Rating (MMR), or experience points are lost. The only penalty applies to the player who abandoned or went AFK, ensuring accountability while protecting the rest of the team.
How to Trigger a Remake
The process is straightforward, but timing is critical:
- If a teammate disconnects before Round 2, open the in-game chat during the buy phase.
- Type
/remakeand press Enter. - A team-wide vote will appear. All connected teammates must confirm by pressing F5 or typing
/yesin chat. - If every remaining player votes yes, the match ends immediately, and you can jump back into queue.
Unanimity is required — if even one player votes no or misses the vote, the remake fails.
Restrictions and Limitations
While useful, the remake system has strict rules:
- It can only be triggered before Round 2 begins.
- It applies only when a teammate disconnects or goes AFK — not when someone underperforms.
- The disconnected player cannot be part of a five-stack party, as this would open the door to abuse.
- If you miss the short voting window, you’re locked into playing out the match.
These restrictions ensure the system is fair without being exploitable.
Impact on Player Records
For players who stay in the lobby and vote to remake, there are no losses: no XP, RR, or MMR deductions. The match essentially disappears from their record.
The only player affected is the one who abandoned the game, who faces penalties for leaving — reinforcing the importance of connection stability and commitment.
Why It Matters
Valorant doesn’t offer traditional “rematches” in the sense of replaying the same matchup, but the remake feature serves as its competitive safeguard. By letting teams avoid lopsided 4v5 scenarios, Riot preserves competitive integrity and ensures players don’t lose hard-earned progress to technical issues or early leavers.
For casual players, it’s a stress reliever; for ranked grinders, it’s a safety net; and for Riot, it’s one more way to keep the game fair.
Written by:
Christian