Highlights:
* The VALORANT console variant was recently announced at 2024 Summer Game Fest.
* The console limited beta phase across specific regions is starting in mid-June 2024.
After the unparalleled success of the PC title in gaming and esports, Riot Games has officially announced a VALORANT console variant. The franchise’s expansion to console was confirmed at the 2024 Summer Game Fest event by the game’s Executive Producer Andy Ho and Production Director Arnar Gylfason.
Apart from confirming the expansion, Andy Ho and Arnar Gylfason also unveiled the upcoming VALORANT console limited beta across select regions. The beta phase is all set to commence in mid-June 2024 and players from the eligible regions/countries can register for the same on the game’s official website.
In the following section, readers can check out the VALORANT console limited beta start date, registration procedure, and more.
When Will VALORANT Console Limited Beta Start?
The limited beta is scheduled to start on Friday June 14, 2024 at 01:00 pm PT. Here’s a look at the start date and time according to different time zones and regions:
- Pacific Time – June 14, 2024, 01:00 pm (UTC – 07:00)
- Eastern Time – June 14, 2024, 04:00 pm (UTC – 04:00)
- UTC/GMT – June 14, 2024, 08:00 pm (UTC)
- British Summer Time – June 14, 2024, 09:00 pm (UTC + 01:00)
- Central European Time – June 14, 2024, 10:00 pm (UTC + 02:00)
- Japan Standard Time – June 15, 2024, 05:00 pm (UTC + 09:00)
VALORANT Console Limited Beta – All Regions
Initially, the console expansion will commerce with the limited beta release in select regions. The number of regions/countries in the beta phase will also increase with time. Riot Games is also planning to roll out the launch in other global regions shortly after the initial limited beta release which is happening in the following nations/regions:
- Canada
- Europe
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Will VALORANT’s Console Variant Be Free-To-Play?
Yes, the console variant will also be available for free like VALORANT’s PC variant. Players can access the limited beta version by registering for the same before the start date (June 14, 2024).
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How To Register For VALORANT Console Limited Beta?
Anyone from the eligible regions can register for the limited beta version by following the steps given below:
- Head to the official registration page on VALORANT’s website using the link here – https://beta.playvalorant.com/en-us/
- Press the Register Now button
- Sign in with your Riot Account to register for the limited beta.
After a successful sign-in, the registration will be complete and Riot Games will send a link on June 14, if players are invited to experience the limited beta. The invited fans will also be able to invite five of their friends using their personal referral link.
VALORANT Console Limited Beta – Eligible Platforms
The console limited beta will be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Does VALORANT Console Support Crossplay?
No, VALORANT will not support cross-platform play across consoles and PC. Although there is no crossplay support, VALORANT will feature cross-progression. Thus, players using the same Riot account will be able to save inventory and gameplay progression across PS5, Xbox X/S, and PC.
Apart from the cross-progression, players, who have taken part in limited beta for the console variant, will be able to save their progression even after the global release.
