How to Play VALORANT on Windows 11: Install From Riot Games or Epic Games

If you are an FPS fan, you probably know VALORANT. VALORANT is a first-person shooter from Riot games, with unique characters that have innovative mechanics and different abilities to give you a tactical advantage in the game.

How Do You Play VALORANT on Windows 11? 2022

Method 1

Install From Riot Games

• Sign up for Riot Games. Visit this link with your browser and click 'Play Now' in the top right corner.
• Now click 'Make One'.
• Enter your email ID. You can also use your Apple, Google or Facebook account to sign up for Riot Games. Click the relevant icons and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
• If you entered your email ID manually, click the arrow at the bottom.
• Enter your age in the next step.
• Choose a username for your Riot Games account. Click the arrow when you are done. Do not worry, you will be able to choose your display name in VALORANT once the game is downloaded to your PC.
• Now choose a password for your account.
• Enter your password again to confirm it, and click the arrow at the bottom when you are done.

Download and Install VALORANT

• Visit this link and sign in to your Riot Games account. When you are done, visit this link to open the Download page for VALORANT. If you have just created your account using the guide above, you can skip this step. Click 'DOWNLOAD'.
• An installer package for Valorant will now be downloaded to your computer. Wait for the download to finish and, once it is complete, double-click to launch the package. If Microsoft Defender prompts you, click 'Run'.
• The installer should now be on your screen. Click ADVANCED OPTIONS.
• Click the 'Folder' icon and, if necessary, choose a custom folder for your game installation.
• Click 'Install'.
• The installer will now install the Riot Client on your PC. This may take some time depending on your network and system capabilities.
• When you are done, sign in to your Riot Games account using the relevant fields on the left.
• You can track your download progress in the bottom right corner of the window. The Riot Client should install Vanguard and its components in the early stages of the process.
• Click the arrow at the bottom when you are done.
• You will now be shown a user agreement. Go to the bottom of the user agreement and click 'Accept' when appropriate.
• When you are finished, click the 'Play' button in the bottom right corner to launch the game. Now choose a Display Name to be used for you in VALORANT. Click 'Confirm' when you are done.

And that is it! The game should now be running on your PC, and we wish you good luck in your first match.

Method 2

Install From Epic Games

• Click this link and search for VALORANT. When you are done, press Enter on your keyboard.
• Select VALORANT from the search results.
• Click 'Get'.
• You will now be taken to the checkout screen. Click 'PLACE ORDER' in the bottom right corner.
• Now click 'Library'.
• Find VALORANT in your library and click its thumbnail to start the download.
• Now choose a custom download location.
• You can also uncheck or check the 'Auto Update' and 'Create shortcut' boxes depending on your preference.
• Click 'Install' when you are done.
• Valorant should now be downloading through the Epic Games store. Wait for the process to finish and, once it is done, click the thumbnail in your Library to launch the game. Choose your display name for the game and click 'Confirm' when you are done.

And that is it! You can now enjoy VALORANT on your PC! Good luck in your first match.

Minimum System Requirements for VALORANT

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD equivalent
• GPU: Intel HD 4000
• VRAM: 1GB
• RAM: 4GB