Valorant console version has been announced. Players will be able to try Riot’s FPS on PS5 and Xbox next week.
Riot Games just announced that Valorant, their popular hero shooter, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles next week. The news was shared by Valorant’s executive producer, Andy Ho, and production director, Arnar Gylfason, at the Summer Game Fest 2024. They confirmed that the Valorant console version will stay true to the original PC game, offering the same precise gunplay and character-based tactics. This is a big step for Valorant, bringing the game from PC to a new audience on consoles.
Valorant Console Version Beta Date Announced
Valorant is a first-person shooter, multiplayer, online computer game developed and published by Riot Games. It is a competitive game where teams of five battle in first-person shooter matches, first released for PC in 2020. It quickly became popular for its mix of accurate shooting and tactical gameplay with unique characters. Now, four years later, Valorant is preparing to launch on consoles.
Riot Games has announced that a demo version of Valorant will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles starting next week. The beta will begin on June 14, allowing console players to try Valorant for the first time.
Expected Valorant PS5 and Xbox Features
Riot Games has taken a thoughtful approach to Valorant’s transition to consoles, highlighting that the game will feature “custom-built gameplay” for the console experience. This means that while the core elements of Valorant’s competitive gameplay will remain intact, the game has been carefully adapted to feel natural and intuitive on a console controller.
However, in a move to maintain a balanced competitive environment, Riot Games has decided not to include cross-play between PC and console. Instead, players can look forward to a “connected, shared inventory” and cross-progression between accounts, ensuring a seamless gaming experience across platforms.
The not-so-good news is that at first, only certain places will get to play. If you’re in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, or Japan, you can start playing the Valorant console beta on June 14th at 1 pm PT. They might open it up to more places later if everything goes smoothly. To join the beta, you gotta sign up on the official website.
Overall, the arrival of Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is a significant milestone for Riot Games and a thrilling development for the global gaming community. As we eagerly await the beta release next week, it’s safe to say that Valorant’s journey into the world of console gaming is off to a promising start.
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