How to register for the Valorant console beta

Olivia Richman Published 16/06/2024

Valorant coming to console is a big deal for FPS fans that haven’t had a chance to play Riot’s colorful shooters on Riot. Valorant console has finally been confirmed and gamers can check out the console beta right now.

Beta start date

The Valorant console beta has already started. It opened on June 14, 2024 and is currently going on for an undisclosed amount of time.

Where to play the Valorant console beta

The beta will be for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Right now it’s available for players in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan. Other regions will get the beta in the future.

How to sign up for the Valorant console beta

Check the Valorant beta website to see if you are eligible to register! You will need to create a Riot account if you don’t have one.

Valorant console beta maps and game modes

If you are lucky enough to get into the Valorant console beta, you will be able to play on certain maps as the beta goes on. Here’s the current schedule:

• June 14: Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven
• June 25: Sunset
• July 9: Lotus
• July 23: Icebox

On top of this, you will be able to play on Team Deathmatch maps like District, Drift, Kasbah, and Piazza.

Here are all of the game modes available:

• Unrated
• Swift Play
• Deathmatch
• Team Deathmatch
• Custom Games
• Competitive

A note that competitive mode will arrive in Patch 9.0, which comes June 25, 2024. This will also be when the beta gets a basic training tutorial for new players.

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About Olivia Richman

Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

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