VALORANT is a team-based, multiplayer, first-person action game developed and published by Riot Games. VALORANT is rated T for Teen.
Game Details
What's the game objective of VALORANT?
The game's primary objective is to engage in matches between two teams, each consisting of five players. A team wins the match after winning a combined total of at least 13 rounds as either the Attackers or Defenders.
The primary game mode involves the attackers trying to plant a device called the Spike at designated bomb sites, labeled A and B (some maps have an additional C site). In contrast, the defenders try to prevent the attackers from successfully planting the Spike or defuse it if it has been planted.
Attackers win by eliminating all defenders or successfully planting the spike and guarding it for 45 seconds.
Defenders win by eliminating all attackers or removing the spike after being planted.
Which agents can I choose from?
Players select from a large pool of characters, known as Agents. Agents can be unlocked by playing VALORANT and earning new agents manually or with an Xbox PC Game Pass. Check out the agents!
How long does each match take?
On average, each game is about 30 minutes. Match length total can be 30-45 minutes. If a match consists of three games, the match length total can be on average 90 minutes.
Times can vary based on team setup and match up experience.
Game Setup
What platform will the game be played on?
PC
What hardware will be required to play?
PC with the minimum/recommended requirements
Mouse & Keyboard
Stable Internet Connection
How do I download VALORANT?
Riot Vanguard is Riot Games’ custom in-house game security software designed to upload competitive integrity when playing VALORANT. This software is required to access VALORANT, and schools must ensure their PCs are set up correctly before their first match. If a school computer is blocked by Riot Vanguard, an IT Administrator will be needed to access and edit the computer’s BIOS settings to enable TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, IOMMU, HVCI/VBS, and switch to UEFI mode.
Check your IT Specifications.
Before you begin, ensure your computer meets the minimum or required specifications.
Download VALORANT from the website.
From your Downloads folder, double-click to open the new file called Install VALORANT.exe
Follow the prompts to finish the download and begin playing.
Ask your coach or administrator if you need support. For additional questions, please reach out to support@playvs.com.
Additional Resources
Where can I find resources to improve my play?