COSM-GAME
VALORANT
VALORANT is a free-to-play tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Riot Games. Players control Agents with distinct abilities as members of five-player attacking or defending teams. Teams fight to win rounds by eliminating opponents or completing Spike plant and defuse objectives across competitive maps. Its defining combat system pairs precise gunplay and a round-based economy with Agent abilities used to gather information, control space, block sightlines, and create openings.
Game summary
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Latest update
Patch 13.04 arrived on August 18, 2026. The update returns Abyss to the Competitive and Deathmatch map rotation while removing Breeze, and it fixes Agent bugs along with issues affecting transforming melee cosmetics such as Kuronami 2.0 and Nocturnum.
Release date and status
VALORANT launched for PC on June 2, 2020. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions followed on August 2, 2024, with Riot's initial console rollout covering the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Brazil. The current official platform selector lists PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S as the supported versions.
| Global release | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Official PC downloadPlayStation StoreXbox Store |
Platforms and availability
PC players download VALORANT through Riot's official game site, while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players use their respective console storefronts. Console matchmaking connects PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players but remains separate from the PC matchmaking pool. A Riot Account provides cross-progression and cross-inventory across the supported versions.
Gameplay and setting
VALORANT is built around round-based 5v5 tactical combat with one life per player in its core attack-and-defend format. The attacking team can plant the Spike at designated sites while defenders attempt to prevent the plant or defuse it, and both sides can also win a round by eliminating the opposing team when the situation permits. Players earn credits between rounds to purchase weapons, armor, and abilities, making economy management part of team strategy alongside aim, positioning, information gathering, and utility usage. The current Agent roster spans Duelists, Initiators, Controllers, and Sentinels, while permanent and recurring modes include Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Spike Rush, Premier, Custom Games, and additional rotating formats.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected Summit gameplay trailer and gallery show VALORANT's precise weapon combat, Agent abilities, the Summit training academy, and compact Skirmish arenas designed around cover, sightlines, and rapid engagements.
Developer and publisher
Riot Games develops and publishes VALORANT. Riot operates the PC and console versions, the Riot Account infrastructure, Riot Vanguard anti-cheat technology, continuing balance and content updates, and the competitive VALORANT Champions Tour ecosystem.
| Developer | Riot Games |
| Publisher | Riot Games |
| Official website | VALORANT |
Download and availability
PC players can install VALORANT directly through Riot's official website. PlayStation 5 players obtain the game through PlayStation Store, while Xbox Series X/S players use Xbox Store. A Riot Account is required to log in and play.
System / Device Requirements
VALORANT publishes three official PC performance tiers covering 30 FPS, 60 FPS, and 144+ FPS. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions use fixed console hardware.
| PC specification | Minimum 30 FPS | Recommended 60 FPS | High-end 144+ FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Build 19041+ or Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 Build 19041+ or Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 Build 19041+ or Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU instruction support | SSE 4.2 or AVX | SSE 4.2 or AVX | SSE 4.2 or AVX |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-540 / AMD Athlon 200GE | Intel Core i3-4150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-9400F 2.90 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| GPU | Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 220 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 240 | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 370 / Intel Arc A310 |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Windows 11 security | TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot required | TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot required | TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot required |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
| Internet connection | Online play required |
| Riot Account | Required |
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- PlayStation 5
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- Online play required
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- Required
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
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| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
| Riot Account | Required |
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- Xbox Series X/S
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- Required