Valorant, one of the most popular first-person shooter games, is finally breaking cover and making its way towards the next-gen family of gaming consoles. Yes, the game that a lot of players have been asking for a console release is here. Before you get ready to go ahead and try to download the game, you need to hold your horses. As first, you need to join the Valorant beta for console.
Update: Valorant is now officially available on PS5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Recently, the developers have released Valorant open beta for latest consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Are you wondering how you can partake in the open beta of Valorant for PS5 and Xbox? Then you’ve come to the right place. Additionally, we also have answers to some of the questions that many players will have in mind. So, keep reading.
How to Get Valorant Open Beta on PS5 and Xbox
Valorant’s open beta for console is finally here. The developers have been working on the console version of the game for quite some time. And now that the open beta is here, most Valorant users would want to test the beta as soon as possible. Let’s take a look at who can join the Valorant open beta for console.
Valorant Open Beta Supported Consoles
Just like almost every other new game that is being released, the new open beta for Valorant on consoles is available for the Sony PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X, and the Series S. Will the game when it finally comes out of beta be available to the previous generation consoles? Only time will tell whether Valorant makes its way towards the PS4 and the Xbox One.
Valorant Console Open Beta Eligible Countries
As it is with testing out programs and games via an open or closed beta aimed to target select regions, Valorant’s Open Beta is the same. Here is a list of countries where gamers will be able to register for the open beta of Valorant.
- Brazil
- Canada
- European Regions
- Japan
- USA
How to get Valorant Open Beta for Consoles
The best part about joining the open beta for Valorant consoles is that it is super easy. For your Xbox Series X|S and PS5, you simply need to launch the marketplace or the store on your respective console and search for Valorant. Once you find it, simply download the game. Yes, the game is free to play.
However, you need to note that this download option is available only in the regions where the open beta is live. In the case of other regions, you can simply choose to wishlist the game. When the game gets an official release date and is available for play, you will get a notification regarding the same.
Valorant Console – Open Beta Duration
The open beta for Valorant on consoles is currently live. During the open beta test, the developers will be taking care of the servers, seeing the performance, and addressing any bugs or issues that could be present in the game. There is no end date specified as of now, but the developers have stated that the last day or days of the open beta will be revealed via their social media platforms.
Valorant Console Open Beta – Crossplay Support
While Valorant is already available on PC, you might think, well would console players be able to play with PC Valorant players? The answer is no. Cross-play between Console and PC is not supported. However, console players will be able to play with each other. That means, if you have an Xbox Series X|S and your friend has a PlayStation 5, you will be able to play with each other.
If you are in a region where the open beta is not available for your consoles, you can always play the PC version of Valorant. Here are the Valorant system requirement for PC.
Valorant PC Minimum Specs 30 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 200GE
- RAM: 4 GB
- GPU: Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5 200
Valorant PC Recommended Specs 60 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i3 4150 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- RAM: 4 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 730 or AMD Radeon RT 240
Valorant PC High-end Specs 144 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i5 9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 370
Now that Valorant is coming to consoles, will you be teaming up with your friends, or are you going to continue sticking to playing Valorant on PC?
Valorant Console Open Beta FAQ
Here are some of the questions and doubts that many players will have in mind.
Q. Will the items I claimed when playing Valorant on the PC transfer over to consoles?
Yes, all the items that you have spent money on or unlocked in Valorant while playing on PC will be transferred over and made usable on your gaming consoles.
Q. What kind of account content is shared between PC and Console versions of the game?
If you have been playing Valorant on PC for a long time, the following things will be shared.
- Account level
- Currencies
- Recruited Agents
- Weapon Skins
- Battle Pass
- Battle Pass Progression
- Mission Progression
Q. Will items purchased during the open beta get carried forward when the game gets a global release?
Yes, all purchases including progress made during the game’s open beta on the console will be fully transferred over to the stable full-release game.
Q. Do I need to have an Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus for online multiplayer?
When it comes to playing Valorant online, you do not need to have an Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus subscription.
Q. Will having an Xbox game Pass or PlayStation Plus give me any benefits in the game?
These benefits are not available for Valorant in any form. Since you can play the game without these subscriptions.
Q. I’m a first-time Valorant player, how many agents will be available during the open beta?
During the open beta, as a first-time Valorant player, there will be select agents for you to choose from. However, if you have been a long-time Valorant player, all agents that you have unlocked will be available during the open beta.
So this is the full guide on Valorant open beta for Xbox and PS5. If you have any queries, let us know in the comments.
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