Hey everyone!
Before any match kicks off, teams will engage in a crucial map veto (ban and pick) phase. The game will feature a pool of 7 maps for these strategic showdowns where banning and picking maps will be done using an intuitive drag-and-drop system.
How the Veto Works: Format by Format
The map selection process is determined by the match format:
Best of 1 (Bo1)
The objective is to narrow it down to a single decider map where you gotta know that you can outplay the opponent and secure the win, it is more about confidence than anything else!
Team 1: Bans 1 map
Team 2: Bans 1 map
Team 2: Bans 1 map
Team 1: Bans 1 map
Team 1: Bans 1 map
Team 2: Bans 1 map
Decider: The last remaining map is played
Best of 3 (Bo3)
Teams pick their preferred maps and ban others, leading to a potential three-map series. Ban the one you do not know how to play or the one that the other team has been drilling and you would not stand a chance. Either way, make sure to pick the best one for you!
Team 1: Bans 1 map
Team 2: Bans 1 map
Team 1: Picks 1 map
Team 2: Picks 1 map
Team 1: Bans 1 map
Team 2: Bans 1 map
Decider: The last remaining map is played if needed.
Best of 5 (Bo5)
A more extensive selection process for longer series. This is about stamina, and endurance. It is going to take several hours and dedication to get this one home, but if anyone can do it, it might as well be you!
Team 1: Bans 1 map
Team 2: Bans 1 map
Team 1: Picks 1 map
Team 2: Picks 1 map
Team 1: Picks 1 map
Team 2: Picks 1 map
Decider: The last remaining map is played if needed.
Strategic Insights
To help you make informed decisions during the veto, the screen will display key statistics for each map, specific to each team and as we covered in previous dev diary, you will get some insights from your inbox as well to make you extra prepared.
Winrate: Your team's success rate on that particular map.
Matches Played: The number of times your team has played on that map in the last 3 months.