VALORANT competitive queue disabled: What does it mean?

Valorant

May 12, 2024

Tarun Sayal

Have you ever encountered the ‘VALORANT competitive queue disabled’ message in the game? You might initially think you’ve been banned from playing the competitive mode or it’s just another bug in the game. But that’s not true. Riot Games sometimes intentionally disables the competitive queue, especially when a new act is right around the corner. With that said, here’s everything about VALORANT’s “competitive queue disabled” message and how to fix it.

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What does competitive queue disabled mean in VALORANT?

When you encounter the message “VALORANT Competitive Queue Disabled,” it indicates that the competitive queue in VALORANT is temporarily unavailable. This issue commonly arises due to server maintenance, updates, or matchmaking system problems, which also give rise to error codes like 59.

During maintenance or updates, the servers are taken offline temporarily, preventing players from entering competitive matches. Additionally, technical issues or insufficient players online can disrupt the matchmaking process, leading to a disabled queue.

Unfortunately, since this is a server-side problem, individual players cannot resolve it directly. The best course of action is to wait for the developers to address the issue, usually by checking VALORANT’s official social media channels for updates on the problem’s status and expected resolution time. Typically, the competitive queue will be re-enabled once the maintenance or update is completed, allowing players to resume their gameplay.

When does VALORANT disable the competitive queue?

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Typically, at the start of a new VALORANT episode or act, the competitive queue is disabled to facilitate the rank reset process. This allows players to complete their placement matches for the new act. Occasionally, bugs or errors can also cause the competitive queue to be disabled. In such cases, a simple game restart is often the solution.

The duration of the competitive queue being disabled can vary, but it is typically for a few hours during server maintenance or patch updates, and up to a day or two during rank resets at the start of a new act. Riot Games usually announces any changes to the competitive queue via their social media channels, primarily Twitter, so players can stay informed about the status.