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League of Legends Arena game mode: Introducing the custom and group queue

Belmin Kopic

Published: 22:08, 11 November 2023

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League of Legends Arena game mode: Introducing the custom and group queue

Before Arena game mode arrives, a few changes will be implemented to ensure a balance and fair battle on its release

Key Points from the Article

Allows groups of 2, 3, and 4 players to queue together
Players can set up private matches with a full group of 8 players
Players can determine team compositions when queueing with their group
Does not have separate ranked and unranked queues to avoid population issues

Before Arena game mode arrives, a few changes will be implemented to ensure a balance and fair battle on its release

The upgraded LoL Arena mode, including the custom and group queue features, is set for release alongside Patch 13.23, scheduled to roll out across official servers from November 21, 2023.

Riot Games introduced Arena, a fresh 2v2v2v2 mode in League of Legends, addressing player fatigue from repetitive modes like ARAM and Summoner's Rift.

However, while it gained instant popularity, the initial version only permitted duo queues, overlooking the desire for group plays.

In response to player feedback, the revamped version of Arena incorporates highly requested features, including custom and group queues, champion balance adjustments, stage refinements, new augments, and challenges. The addition of custom and group queues stands out among these upgrades.

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Custom and Group Queue

Group Sizing

The updated version allows groups of 2, 3, and 4 players to queue together, enabling pre-made queues of 4, 6, and 8 players.

With a full group of 8 players, a private match can be set up. When queuing with fewer members, Riot's matchmaking algorithm fills the remaining slots based on Arena MMR.

Team Customization

Players gain the ability to determine team compositions within their groups, resembling custom match flexibility.

However, unlike traditional custom matches without ELO ratings, the Arena queue incorporates ELO calculations even with pre-made teams.

Ranked and Unranked Queues

Riot opts not to have split queues (ranked and unranked) to avoid population disparity. Yet, they remain open to reconsideration if the mode garners substantial attention.