Riot Announces Valorant Console Version

Valorant for PS5 and XBOX Series XS Announced at the Summer Game Fest

Exciting news for Valorant fans! Riot Games has officially announced that Valorant is coming to consoles. During the Summer Game Fest, the studio revealed that Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 players will soon be able to experience the tactical shooter. This release is expected to boost the game's reach and introduce it to a broader audience. Let’s explore what this means for console players and how Riot is ensuring the game stays true to its roots.

Valorant’s Console Debut

Bringing Valorant to consoles was the expected next step for Riot Games. According to Valorant’s production director, Arnar Gylfason, there’s a large audience on consoles that craves complex, tactical gameplay. Riot believes hardcore gamers are competitive, regardless of the platform they choose, and they aim to cater to these players with the console version of Valorant. One of the biggest challenges Riot faced was making sure Valorant felt right on consoles. The precision of Valorant’s PC gameplay had to be translated effectively to a controller, a task that was far from simple.

Gylfason emphasized that the game had to feel good to play on consoles; otherwise, they wouldn't proceed with the release.

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Introducing Focus Mode

To address the challenge of maintaining precise gunplay with a controller, Riot introduced Focus Mode. This mode activates a lower sensitivity when players pull the left trigger, allowing for more controlled aiming and boosting precision. Focus Mode serves a dual purpose: it helps replicate the precision of PC gameplay and integrates the familiar “left trigger to aim, right trigger to shoot” mechanic common in console shooters.

The Valorant Experience on Consoles

According to the developers, Valorant on consoles retains the core elements that make the game unique. The tactical, slow-paced nature of the game is intact, with gunfights that are quick and reward precision. The Focus Mode, along with light aim assist, ensures that headshots feel just as satisfying as they do on PC, albeit with a slightly different feel due to the controller.

Seamless Integration Across Platforms

Riot has ensured that progress and cosmetics will transfer across platforms. This means that players won’t have to repurchase skins if they switch between PC and console versions of Valorant. However, competitive ranks will remain separate for PC and consoles, mainly because the precision of a mouse and keyboard differs significantly from that of a controller. This separation will maintain a balanced competitive environment.

Limited Beta and Future Release

Valorant’s console versions will enter a limited beta starting June 14 on both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. This beta will provide players with a sneak peek at how the game performs on these platforms. Riot has not yet announced a full release date, but the beta marks a significant step toward the broader rollout. Meanwhile, Project C, otherwise known as Valorant Mobile, is also under development.

When can I play Valorant on Consoles?

The sign-up page for Valorant on the PS5 and XBOX is already available on Riot Games’ and Valorants’ official websites.

Valorant’s expansion to consoles is a thrilling event for gamers worldwide and a popular move by Riot Games to boost the game's audience. By introducing features like Focus Mode and ensuring cross-platform progress transfer, Riot is making sure the console experience is both enjoyable and competitive. Keep an eye out for the limited beta and get ready to experience Valorant on the PS5 and XBOX Series X|S.

 

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