Valorant Now Available on Xbox Series S/X and PS5: A Game-Changer for Console Gamers

Valorant Launches on Xbox Series S/X and PS5: What Gamers Need to Know

Riot Games has officially surprised fans by launching Valorant on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5 consoles. This highly anticipated release comes after a brief beta period in June, and now players in regions like the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Brazil can dive into the action.

Console Experience: Same Gameplay, New Mechanics

Console players will enjoy the same gameplay, heroes, and abilities that made the PC version a huge success. However, there is one notable difference: crossplay support will not be available for this launch. Riot Games has explicitly stated its commitment to maintaining competitive integrity. This means that PC players will not have access to controller support either, ensuring a level playing field for everyone!

Cross-Progression: Bring Your Skins Everywhere

One of the most exciting features for players transitioning from PC to console is the cross-progression system. This allows players to carry over their skins, progress, and achievements between platforms seamlessly.

Simultaneous Updates and New Features

Both PC and console players can expect simultaneous platform releases for all new content, including:

• Balance patches
• New agents
• Map updates
• Premium content

Controller-Friendly Adjustments

To enhance the gameplay experience on consoles, Riot has introduced several adjustments to make Valorant more controller-friendly for hip-fire gameplay. According to Arnar Gylfason, the production director of Valorant, one significant feature is Focus Mode:

"Focus is a new shooting mode that behaves essentially like hip-fire, but with reduced sensitivity. This way, players can use hip-fire whenever they need speed in moving their camera/aim, but utilize focus mode whenever they need precision. This also approximates the shooting mechanic to what console players are used to in shooters, without losing the added value Valorant’s aim down sights provides."

Play for Free: A New Era Begins

Excitingly, Valorant is now available to play for free on PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5. This move is set to expand its player base significantly and bring fresh momentum to competitive play on all platforms.

Conclusion

With its unique gameplay mechanics and competitive integrity, Valorant on consoles promises to deliver an exhilarating experience for both new players and seasoned veterans alike. Dive into the action today and see what this tactical shooter has to offer!