My thoughts exactly.

Why not create a party? With parties this is already possible.

I think a direct button to create a party and invite a friend could be the better option. Also, a party preset for the map and settings.

I suppose the dilemma for GG is that it would 'potentially' reduce ranked play and leagues...... I assume most people (myself included! get elo-stress related play avoidance). It would theoretically make the game more enjoyable for lots of players and I would assume increase engagement with the duels mode .... I suppose it depends upon GG's aims for leagues/clubs/ranked etc and how their engagement analytics would change in these areas if this was implemented.

I am someone who doesn't do too well with the stress of ranked but still loves playing others so this is the dream

Yes, this would be the solution to the smurfing problem before anything else!

Can we get any update on this? Is it planned?

Since there are competitive and casual team duels I don't understand why there are not also competitive and casual solo duels. Queueing times aren't great but still ok for team duels, so it shouldnt be a problem for solo since I think more people are playing solo duels anyway...

Oh yes please!!! I really like to play just for fun. I just want to play without pressure of loosing my ELO and I really prefer playing duels than playing on my own.

hey

I agree SO much.