Valorant

Valorant is getting a team deathmatch mode later this month

With three new maps

Valorant and League Of Legends join Game Pass next week with all characters unlocked

Game Pass will also offer perks for Riot's mobile games

Riot Games acquire World Of Tanks and World Of Warships support studio

Wargaming Sydney’s dev team will support Riot’s live-service games

Valorant is getting a new map in update 5.0, but saying goodbye to an old one

Farewell to Split

Every League Of Legends champion will soon be available via Game Pass

Plus content from all Riot's other games

Riot say "Whoopsie!" after accidentally suggesting a Valorant character liked NFTs

Even a fictional character liking NFTs would be embarrassing

Riot Games to pay $100 million in gender discrimination lawsuit settlement

Bumped up from a proposed $10 million settlement

Valorant's new agent Chamber spawns snazzy guns for himself

Why buy weapons when you can magic them into your hands?

Valorant's latest patch nerfed the floating knife-fiend Jett

Plus tweaks to Skye and Kay/o, and Fracture is in competitive rotation

Valorant's new defender-centred map Fracture has arrived

Attackers can come at you from either side, how stressful

Valorant's new map Fracture sounds like a defender's nightmare

It plops the defending spawn in-between plant sites

Valorant's next update adds a robot and changes just about everything

Patch 3.0 tweaks agents, economy, weapon accuracy and more

Valorant's next character is KAY/O, a killer robot who suppresses enemies

Also he's got some regular grenades

Valorant's new game mode makes your whole team play as the same agent

Can't wait to come face to face with five Killjoy turrets

Valorant will start recording voice chat to tackle hate speech

Bad news for people who yell at me

Valorant's sunny new map Breeze is out now

Alongside Episode 2 Act 3

Valorant's new map has a neat yet pointless trap door

Check out some early footage of Breeze

Valorant's new map is a lovely seaside getaway

Take a trip to Breeze-y Bermuda

Valorant's newest agent Astra has arrived

Nova gonna give you up

Valorant's Astra has one of the trippiest abilities the game has seen yet

First impressions of the new star-slinging agent

Valorant's next agent is star-slinging space lady, Astra

Say hello to my new main

Valorant's new Gun Game-style mode is exactly the sort of chaos I crave

Learning random character abilities on the fly is more fun when enemies are charging you with knives

Valorant's new Gun Game-inspired mode, Escalation, arrives tomorrow

The more kills you get, the worse your weapons get

Riot Games CEO sued by former assistant for alleged sexual discrimination

Riot Games say they're investigating the allegations

Playing alongside cheats in Valorant can get you banned

Is one win worth three months on the sidelines?

Valorant map Split is no longer an attackers' nightmare

Riot added a cheeky new location to plant the Spike

Valorant's new teleporting wizard Yoru arrives today

Along with the game's next Act

Riot and Bungie join forces to sue Valorant and Destiny 2 cheatmakers

"When we become aware of a cheatmaker, you bet we’re going to go after them"

Valorant's stealthy new agent Yoru arrives next week

And Episode 2 Act 1 is set to begin

Valorant leak reveals new agent is another tricksy teleporter

He can go fully invisible AND invulnerable and I already don't want to play against him

Valorant's Snowball Fight is the sort of chilled-out mode it needed

Pun not intended

Valorant's first holiday event is a snowball fight with knives

This sounds like a bad idea, actually

PSA: don't play Valorant while waiting for banana bread to bake

"Lads, let's wrap this up. I've got banana bread in the oven."

Riot rewind today's "technical nightmare" of a Valorant update

They'll try again later this week.

Valorant's new bird-throwing agent Skye arrives today

And Icebox hits competitive rotation

Valorant ushers in Act 3 with an icy new map today

With a brand new agent scheduled to arrive later this month

Valorant's new agent is a healer who throws animals at her enemies

She comes from a land down under

Valorant's new character won't arrive until later in Act 3

The devs are prioritising their cold new map, Icebox

Valorant's cool new map is coming sooner than expected

Ice, ice baby.

Valorant's latest patch has nerfed the Operator hard

Snipers, beware!

Valorant's director wants to add some chilled social spaces to the competitive FPS

"Tools to actually help you live a more full life inside of Valorant, as opposed to very stressful competitive games back-to-back"

Valorant's latest patch accidentally makes Omen invulnerable

Plus some actual nerfs for Sage and Killjoy

Valorant has temporarily removed Raze because her ultimate is very broken

Instead of nerfing it, Riot Games have somehow managed to double her rockets

Valorant is getting a deathmatch game mode this week

As well as some pretty new Glitchpop gun skins

Valorant's now officially unveiled new agent has many adorable robots

The turret only has a 180 arc calm down

Valorant's leaked new agent has a turret, which is (potentially) fine

Peek at Killjoy's kill toys

Valorant gives big buffs to Viper, little nerfs to Raze and Brimstone

Plus some shiny new skins have leaked

Valorant might be getting a replay system so you can rewatch all your cool strats

Gifting is on its way soon, too

Valorant's anti-cheat has a hidden message to recruit hackers

Valorant's new $100 skins will turn your guns into dragons

They'll set you back a whopping £100

Valorant adds a surrender option, with ranked to follow when it's working

I give up

Valorant's ranked mode is "likely" to shoot out next week

It's nearly time to care about numbers

Riot Games suspended an executive over his "abhorrent" Facebook post about George Floyd [update: he's gone]

Gross

Valorant update 1.01 adds new orbs but it's still just "shootergame.exe" on the inside

Made of the same stuff

Valorant has a great bug where you fuse into other players

Why are they not laughing

Riot's shiny new tactical shooter Valorant has launched

Look out for the good frog in a great hat

Valorant's next Agent is vampiric heart-taker Reyna

Break my heart

Valorant launches with a new map, mode and Agent this June

Free for all

Omen is Valorant's best trickster

More good Omens

Riot have banned nearly 9000 Valorant cheaters

A good Omen

Overwatch League star player "Sinatraa" is moving to Valorant

He "straight up just lost passion for the game"

Valorant now letting players turn off its anti-cheat when not playing

Obviously it needs to go back on if you fancy a match or two

Riot looking for "long-term solutions" after devs report sexist harassment in Valorant

Valorant effort

Riot trust Valorant's anti-cheat so much, they'll pay big bucks for exposing flaws

High-stakes Bounty Hunting

All Valorant streamers can now give you access to the closed beta

Any streamer playing Valorant can activate drops

Ranked play may hit Valorant's closed beta "in a couple weeks"

The numbers must go higher

Riot are already banning cheaters in Valorant's beta

Fire up the ban hammer

Valorant key-sellers and bots get the boot to free up beta slots

Hand in your keys

Riot's new game Valorant is already breaking Fortnite's records

It's in closed beta now

Valorant's first hero spotlight shows off flame-spitting Phoenix

So hot, he's cool

Riot Games reveal Valorant, their multiplayer tactical FPS

Counter-Strike meets Overwatch

Valorant: Best graphics settings for FPS

Can't beat buttery frames.

Valorant: Best Agents

Here's our pick of the best agents in Valorant.

Valorant: How to play Killjoy

She's a joy to play.

Valorant's second Act kicks off tomorrow, includes a new Battlepass and a Deathmatch mode

So many skins.

Killjoy confirmed as Valorant's next Agent

Let’s pretend we didn’t see this coming.

How does Valorant Ranked work - How to rank up

Here's how the ranked system works.

Riot accidentally leaks Valorant's next Agent, and they're a turret-toting engineer

Overjoyed?

PAX Arena Valorant Invitational’s Knockout stage takes place this weekend - here’s what you need to know

Valor-ant you excited?

Valorant's first Ultra Edition skins transform your guns into dragons

Better drag your wallet out for this one.

Valorant Servers Offline - When are they back up?

All the latest information on periods of maintenance downtime or server issues.

Valorant: How to improve your aim

Up your accuracy with our guide.

Valorant: How to level up your Battle Pass fast

Here's how to rank it up.

Valorant: Best Guns

Here's our pick of the best guns in Valorant.

Valorant Ascent map callouts and tips

Learn the callouts that everyone should know on Valorant's latest map

Valorant Reyna guide - 20 tips on how to pop off as Reyna

Everyone loves an overpowered vampire

Valorant error codes list: how to solve "something unusual has happened", Error 43, and more

What to do when "something unusual has happened"

Valorant Store: how to purchase Valorant Points and use the Item Store

Plus how to purchase new agents and cosmetics with Valorant Points

Valorant crosshair guide: how to set up your crosshair like a pro

What crosshairs do the very best Valorant players (and I) use?

How to report in Valorant - how to deal with cheaters and other unwelcome players

Play your part in keeping the playerbase healthy

Valorant characters guide: all agents and abilities explained

How to dominate as any of the Valorant characters

Valorant: How to play Reyna

Here's everything you need to know about Reyna.

Valorant Error Code 43 - what is it and how to fix

It's a pretty easy fix.

Valorant Battle Pass: Contracts and rewards explained

Here's everything you need to know.

What time does Valorant release?

Here's when you'll be able to get stuck in.

Valorant's new agent revealed in launch artwork

Spicy.

Valorant: When does the Closed Beta end?

Here's when it ends for good.

Valorant: How to download and install

Here's how to get the game.

Valorant officially launches June 2nd

New agent, mode, and map at launch.

Valorant: Best mouse DPI and sensitivity settings guide

The best settings for your plastic rodent.

Valorant Vanguard not initialized - How to fix

Here's how to fix the issue.

Valorant Couldn't Start - How to fix

Valorant loves an error, here's how to fix this one.

Valorant guns: all weapon stats and recoil patterns

Become a true master of the Valorant weapons arsenal

Valorant: Tips and Tricks

Some helpful pointers to get you up and running.

Valorant Closed Beta - How to get a key

Here's how to increase your chances of getting access.

Valorant vs CS:GO - How are they different?

They might seem pretty similar, but there are some key differences.

Valorant team comps guide: how to create the best possible team

Maximise your chances of victory before the match has even begun

Valorant ranked guide: all ranks and badges explained

Learn how skill-based matchmaking works in Riot's new tactical shooter

Valorant Sova guide - 25 tips and tricks, arrow lineups, and more

Search and destroy

Valorant Brimstone guide - 28 tips and tricks covering all Brimstone abilities

Control the map with the master of smokes

Valorant Viper guide - 24 tips and tricks every Viper player should know

A guide to being toxic

Valorant Breach guide - 24 tips and tricks for all Breach mains

OFF YOUR FEET

Valorant Jett guide - 30 tips and tricks to maximise your Jett skills

Knives out

Valorant Cypher guide - 28 tips and tricks, best camera placements and more

The most disgusting post-patch Spycam placements out there

Valorant Phoenix guide - 30 tips and tricks that all Phoenix players should know

Hot flashes incoming

Valorant: How to play Viper

Here's how to pilot this poisonous assassin.

How to play Breach

Breach for the stars.

Valorant Omen guide - 30 tips and tricks covering all Omen abilities

The right way to use your smokes and teleports

Valorant: How to play Jett

Here's our guide to help you get to grips with this agent.

Valorant: How to play Cypher

Here's how to get to grips with this agent.

Valorant Sage guide - 32 tips and tricks, best Sage wall boosts

Halt your enemies in their tracks with these top-tier Sage tips

Valorant: How to play Sova

He's so-very good.

Valorant: How to play Raze

Raze your game.

Valorant: How to play Sage

We'll hit you with some sage advice.

Valorant Raze guide - 40 tips and tricks that every Raze main should know

How does Raze fare after her nerf?

Valorant: How to play Omen

Good omens.

Valorant: How to play Phoenix

Our evolving agent guide for Phoenix.

Valorant: How to play Brimstone

Brimming with utility.

Valorant: How to customise your crosshair

Here's how to get your crosshair on point.

Valorant Haven map callouts and tips

Valorant Bind map callouts and tips

Valorant Split map callouts and tips

What is the Valorant closed beta start time? (BST, EST, PST, CEST)

Here's when it kicks off in your region.

Valorant release date, beta details, gameplay, and characters revealed

Everything we know about the new FPS from Riot Games

Valorant: Everything you need to know

We've rounded up all the key features.

Valorant: Agents guide - All Abilities explained

Here's a look at all the Agents in Valorant.

The 25 best multiplayer games to play on PC in 2023

Great games to play against friends

The 25 best FPS games on PC to play in 2023

The worthiest reticules of all time

Valorant's new agent Neon breaks the game's pacing, but in a good way

Gotta go fast

Our favourite games of 2020

New year, old games

The mainstream FPS only knows one kind of Latina

One mired in negative stereotypes

Our 15 favourite PC games of 2020 so far

A baker's dozen (plus two)

People's private names for Valorant map spots are delightful

See you at Kitty Cat

Valorant PC requirements and how to get the best performance

How to hit 144fps even on an ancient graphics card

The beeping of the bomb is one of Valorant's best tricks

Beep is death

Here's proof that Valorant lets you outsmart rather than just outshoot

A Spy reborn

Valorant makes a compelling case for a hybrid of CS:GO and Overwatch

The best battle wizards in town

Riot's first-person shooter Valorant aims to take Counter-Strike's crown

With a handful of Overwatch abilities