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The map team provided a brief explanation for re-opening A Hall, saying that they felt closing the area off was \"too restrictive when paired with the rest of the previous Breeze changes.\" Alongside the closing of A Hall, the main changes to Breeze included altering Mid and A Main to just have a singular pathway. Those changes combined with the closing of A Hall limited the places where players could go on Breeze. The reaction to the restoration of A Halls is mixed to say the least, including from pro players. Many seem to feel that the map was easier to manage and play with a more simplified layout, while others are still sore about Haven being removed. Haven was a popular favorite amongst the general player base and pro players. For the pros in particular, it's not a great time for a massive change to be undone, as VCT Kickoff tournaments for the 2024 season are starting in just a month. 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Breeze is back? Screenshot from @VALORANT on X.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The map team provided a brief explanation for re-opening A Hall, saying that they felt closing the area off was “too restrictive when paired with the rest of the previous Breeze changes<\/a>.” Alongside the closing of A Hall, the main changes to Breeze included altering Mid and A Main to just have a singular pathway. Those changes combined with the closing of A Hall limited the places where players could go on Breeze.<\/p>

The reaction to the restoration of A Halls is mixed to say the least, including from pro players. Many seem to feel that the map was easier to manage and play with a more simplified layout, while others are still sore about Haven being removed. Haven was a popular favorite amongst the general player base and pro players.<\/p>

For the pros in particular, it’s not a great time for a massive change to be undone, as VCT Kickoff tournaments<\/a> for the 2024 season are starting in just a month. Now they have to get acclimated to a pretty massive change with only weeks to go before their season begins. Patch 8.01 will go live with the restored A Halls on Breeze on Tuesday, Jan. 23.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The map team provided a brief explanation for re-opening A Hall, saying that they felt closing the area off was \"too restrictive when paired with the rest of the previous Breeze changes.\" Alongside the closing of A Hall, the main changes to Breeze included altering Mid and A Main to just have a singular pathway. Those changes combined with the closing of A Hall limited the places where players could go on Breeze. The reaction to the restoration of A Halls is mixed to say the least, including from pro players. Many seem to feel that the map was easier to manage and play with a more simplified layout, while others are still sore about Haven being removed. Haven was a popular favorite amongst the general player base and pro players. For the pros in particular, it's not a great time for a massive change to be undone, as VCT Kickoff tournaments for the 2024 season are starting in just a month. 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