Valorant is a tactical first-person shooter (FPS) developed and published by Riot Games, known for their success with League of Legends. Launched in June 2020, Valorant quickly carved out a niche in the competitive gaming scene, blending the precise shooting mechanics of classic FPS games with the strategic variety of character-based abilities. Set in a near-future Earth, players assume the roles of “agents” from various countries and cultures, each equipped with unique abilities that complement their gunplay. Valorant emphasizes skill, strategy, and teamwork, requiring players to collaborate and outsmart their opponents to secure victory.
Valorant is primarily played in a 5v5 format where one team attacks and the other defends. The main game mode revolves around planting a bomb (“the Spike”) or defusing it, with rounds lasting a few minutes each. Winning rounds earns points towards an overall match victory. The game stands out for its high-skill ceiling, where precision aiming, tactical ability use, and strategic planning are crucial. Agents’ abilities include creating sight-blocking walls, deploying reconnaissance tools, and unleashing powerful attacks that can turn the tide of battle. This mix of gunplay and unique powers allows for a dynamic and ever-evolving gameplay experience.
Valorant’s graphics strike a balance between realism and stylized artistic design, enabling it to run on a wide range of hardware without compromising on visual quality. The game’s aesthetic is clean and vibrant, making it easy for players to read the action and react accordingly. Its sound design is meticulously crafted, with audio cues playing a critical role in gameplay. The sounds of footsteps, gunshots, and abilities provide essential information, allowing players to make strategic decisions based on auditory clues.
Download Valorant
- Valorant 10.02 exe (70,01 MB) [Windows 10+]
What’s new
- Fixed an issue where certain types of damage could leave players with Regen Shields at 1 HP when the damage should have been lethal.
- This also fixed issues where Clove could tank lethal damage specifically when Regen Shield and Pick Me Up were active at the same time.
- Fixed an issue where Arc Rose and Razorvine were visible when placed on specific water surfaces.
- Fixed an issue where players could rarely survive running straight through the full duration of Armageddon.
- Fixed an issue where Killjoy’s recall minimap indicator could get stuck in a state where it was invisible.
- Alarmbot logic has been updated to be more intelligent.
- In niche circumstances, the Alarmbot will now path towards players if they are on ledges and explode on them if they would be hit by the size of the explosion rather than trying to run extremely long paths around the map.
- Fixed a bug where Observers were seeing inconsistent player team outline colors.
- Fixed an issue where long team names could overlap each other on the playoff bracket screen.
- Fixed an issue where dropdowns on the standings sometimes cut off text.
- Fixed an issue where the division name text was not always correctly aligned on the match history screen.
Old files
- Valorant 10.01 exe (70,01 MB) [Windows 10+]
- Valorant 9.11 exe (70,01 MB) [Windows 10+]
- Valorant 9.10 exe (70,01 MB) [Windows 10+]
- Valorant 9.09 exe (70,01 MB) [Windows 10+]
Installation
Valorant can be downloaded directly from this page. To install the game, please click on the download link and follow the provided installation instructions. Alternatively, the game can be installed from the recommended game stores.The game is free-to-play, with optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items that do not affect gameplay. Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for an optimal gaming experience.
