Prepare for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox! At the Summer Games Fest, Riot Games finally announced that Valorant is coming to consoles, with the Limited Beta scheduled for next week. Although Valorant has been a PC-exclusive game for a while now, Riot Games has decided to take a completely new direction.
According to Andy Ho, Valorant's executive producer, and production director Arnar Gylfason, Valorant has been ported over to consoles while still keeping the core of the game the same as its PC counterpart. Although the Valorant experience will stay the same, there will be no cross-play between platforms since there are differences in the ways that each version is controlled.
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Valorant Console Limited Beta
The Console Limited Beta will be exactly the same as the original Valorant game when it comes to content and balance updates. However, you will have the opportunity to use a shared inventory for cosmetics and progression across the two versions. That way, you won't have to buy the same skins twice. Talk about budgeting!
Although the Valorant Console Limited Beta will offer many benefits, it will initially be accessible only in selected regions. If you're from the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, or Japan, you will definitely have the opportunity to try out the new version of Valorant. Unfortunately, we still don't have any information about a further expansion.
Valorant Console Limited Beta Release Date
The Valorant Console Limited Beta is scheduled to be released on June 14 at 1 PM PT. Everything is expected to go smoothly, so don't be afraid to try out the new version of Valorant as soon as it drops on Xbox and PlayStation!
According to Valorant developers, adding the game to the new platforms will not bring any big and unexpected changes to the game as we know it. Players will still get to enjoy the same uncompromising, competitive experience that has been available to PC players for years.
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Valorant Console Limited Beta Reviews
Fans from all over the world are on the edge of their seats, ready to try out the new Valorant Console Limited Beta. Everyone was quick to post their positive reviews and expectations on multiple platforms. And to say that the gaming community is excited would definitely be an understatement.
There is no cross-play but there is cross-progression which is great. Skins, battle passes, etc. will sync between PC and console. Best news I've heard all week.
Reddit user, vernSL
Some people even commented that they have been waiting for this release for a long time since they couldn't afford to buy a PC, but they've always wanted to play Valorant. It seems like the new Console Limited Beta will definitely be successful when it comes to expanding the community and making the game more accessible.
How to Sign Up for Valorant Console Limited Beta?
Thankfully, joining the Valorant Console Limited Beta is not very complicated, and it requires only a few simple steps. Here is everything you need to do in order to access the game on PlayStation and Xbox:
- Sign up for the Valorant Beta or get a referral link from someone who got an invite from Riot Games
- Live in the NA, EU, or JP regions
- Have a Valorant Account in good standing (no current bans/suspensions on Valorant or Riot level)
- Own an Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation
Invitations will be delivered on June 14, 2024, when the Limited Beta goes live, so you don't have to worry about that until then. If you run into any issues when performing these steps, you can always contact the Riot Games Customer Support page.
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Valorant Console Beta Test
It's important to note that signing up for the Valorant Limited Beta does not guarantee an invitation. You must get an actual invitation from Riot or a friend's Referral link in order to join. But don't worry, in any case, you are expected to access the new version without any trouble - Riot Games has made sure to make it as easy as possible.
Although there are only a few days left until the release of the Valorant Console Limited Beta, we are definitely impatient to try out playing our favorite game on Xbox and PlayStation. The best thing is that you don't have to worry about losing your inventory - you have access to it on every platform! Have fun until then and prepare for the new adventure! For more information about Valorant, you can check out this article.
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