Riot Games has been preparing to release Valorant on console for a while now and recently they held an Open Beta for the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. As of Friday, August 2, 2024, Valorant is now fully available on consoles and is no longer in beta.
“We’ve received so much valuable feedback from players during Limited Beta, and feel confident to deliver on our gameplay promise for console players. Whether it’s hitting that perfect shot, executing a flawless team play, or wiping out the enemy team, we look forward to seeing console players experience the same gameplay thrill as VALORANT PC players.”
Currently, Valorant console is available to players in the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Brazil. Cross-play is also not available between PC and console player matches.
Below are some of the features to know about when it comes to the Valorant console edition:
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As Riot’s first live service console game, VALORANT Console will bring the same uncompromising, competitive experience that we’ve provided PC players for years: a precise, team-based, tactical shooter.
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Cross-play will not be available between PC and console player matches to maintain VALORANT’s renowned standard for competitive integrity.
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Both PC and console players will receive simultaneous platform releases of all live patch balances, new agents, maps, premium content, and additional live service features.
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Riot is a global games company and will continue to monitor other regions for further expansion onto consoles.
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Riot’s goal is that anyone who wants to play VALORANT can play and experience the game at the quality for which it was intended.
