Calling all console warriors! The highly anticipated arrival of Valorant on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 is finally within reach. Here's your chance to dive into the tactical shooter phenomenon before the official release, hone your skills, and help shape the future of the Game during the limited beta period.
Mark Your Calendars: Beta Begins June 14th
Lace-up your digital combat boots – the Valorant console beta kicks off on June 14th, 2024! While Riot Games remains tight-lipped about the beta's duration and potential downtime before full release, one thing's for sure: it's time to gear up for some intense action.
Assemble Your Squad: Regions and Platforms
The beta throws down the gauntlet for North American, European, and Japanese players. Whether you're a PlayStation 5 loyalist or an Xbox Series X/S champion, you can join the fray. Keep your eyes peeled, agents worldwide – Riot has hinted at a broader global rollout following the initial beta run.
Join the Fight: How to Sign Up
Ready to prove your mettle? Head to the official Valorant beta website and see if you're eligible. Take advantage of this opportunity to be among the first to experience the strategic depth and thrilling gunplay that has taken the PC world by storm.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall: Crossplay Explained
For those of you strategizing with PC comrades, here's a heads-up: Valorant will maintain separate pools for console and PC players in the name of competitive balance. However, fret not! You can still team up across platforms by linking your accounts and sharing your arsenal between PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
The Show Must Go On: Progression, Updates, and More
Your hard-earned progress seamlessly transitions between platforms, so no matter where you start out, your achievements are tracked. Additionally, all maps, agents, skins, patches, and live service features will be released simultaneously across consoles and PCs.
This limited beta is your chance to shape the future of Valorant on consoles. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your controller, assemble your squad, and prepare to dominate the battlefield! (Note: This rewrite removes the specific map details for the beta as they may change)
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All maps in the console beta
Console players will get to play Ranked later on through a future patch. The maps mentioned below are for Unrated, Swiftplay, and Deathmatch modes only:
- June 14: Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven
- June 25: Sunset
- July 9: Lotus
- July 23: Icebox
You may play on Ascent, Bind, Haven, and Abyss—the newest map in Valorant—starting on June 14. Patch 8.11 rotated Breeze and Split out of the Valorant map pool and added Haven back.
Patch 9.00, which will launch on June 25th, will introduce the Sunset map to console gamers. Icebox on July 23 and Lotus on July 9 will come next. Riot has decided to include a new map with each patch, starting with version 9.0.
It will also be possible to play any TDM map, including District, Kasbah, Piazza, and Drift. Additionally, go to the Custom Games section if you wish to play the maps that are not included in the map pool.
All game modes in the beta
Beta players will have access to the following Game modes in the Valorant console:
- Unrated
- Swift Play
- Deathmatch
- Team Deathmatch
- Custom Games
- Competitive
Consoles will get the Competitive mode with patch 9.0. Console users can also take advantage of the recently launched Basic Training Tutorial, a brand-new training tool that covers the fundamentals of gameplay including shooting, agent skills, match structure, and more.
To gain the upper hand in matches, make sure to check out our recommended controller settings for the Valorant console beta. And if you're trying to find the ideal crosshairs to use, have a look at the top crosshairs that pros in VCT use.