Highlights:
* VALORANT Console Open Beta doesn’t require Registration or a special code by RIOT Games.
* The end date for the open beta hasn’t been disclosed by the developers.
Players have been curious about how to join VALORANT Console Open Beta ever since the big announcement by RIOT Games on July 26, 2024. After the success of the FPS tactical shooter title on PCs, RIOT is offering players in selected regions the opportunity to experience it on consoles. Beat VALORANT is presently available for modern consoles, skipping a Nintendo launch.
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How To Join VALORANT Console Open Beta By RIOT Games?
VALORANT Console Open beta allows all players in the selected regions to experience the tactical shooting game on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. Previously, the beta was limited to those lucky players who registered with their RIOT account and were chosen by the developers to test their game on console. They were provided a code/special key that enabled them to join the multiplayer lobbies.
The beta version of VALORANT console no longer requires codes. Interestingly, RIOT Games hasn’t specified the end date for the open beta. In the upcoming months, the devs will open the door to other countries for the beta before launching the game globally.
Interested gamers who want to know how to join VALORANT console open beta can follow these steps mentioned and jump into the tactical shooting action:-
- Open your browser and head to the official VALORANT console web page (https://playvalorant.com/en-us/console).
- Select the console available to you, i.e., Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5.
- You will be redirected to the Microsoft Xbox Store or the PlayStation Store.
- Install the game, fire it up on the console, log in with your RIOT account, and enjoy!
As of writing, the Open beta is limited to regions that were selected for the Valorant console limited beta, which includes Brazil, Canada, Europe, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. More countries will be added to the list in the future as promised by RIOT Games.
Valorant’s Open Beta will feature cross-play but it will be exclusive to PlayStation and Xbox. A separate matchmaking would be maintained for PC players for fair play. However, the Account Level, Battle Pass progression, Agent unlocks, and purchased weapon skins will be linked for both console and PC. This means any items used on the PC can be used on the console, provided that it is the same RIOT account.
This concludes the guide on how to join VALORANT Console Open Beta. Follow the game’s official social media channels to be updated about the countries that will be added to the list of open beta.
