The Valorant community eagerly awaits the game's expansion to consoles, and many are curious about when the ranked mode will be available. After Riot Games officially confirmed a console version of Valorant, anticipation reached its peak.
While many players enjoy the beta version, some have already adapted to the new environment and are eagerly awaiting access to ranked matches. This has led to more questions online about when Riot Games will introduce the new mode and whether it will be included in the beta version of Valorant on consoles.
Beta versions of Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Valorant, the tactical shooter by Riot Games, was released on PC in 2020 and quickly became a phenomenon among popular FPS shooters. The game rapidly gained a huge audience, prompting Riot to develop a console version.
As you may have heard, in mid-2023, Riot announced plans to bring Valorant to consoles, aiming to expand the audience and provide console players with the same experience as PC users. The exact release date remains undisclosed, although many well-known insiders claimed the game should have been fully released on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S by now. However, this hasn't happened, and the open beta test continues to gain momentum, keeping fans in suspense.
When will the ranked mode in Valorant be released on consoles?
According to information published by the developers of Valorant, Riot Games, the exact release date for ranked matches for all console players has been announced. In addition to various game modes such as:
- Unranked
- Quick Play
- Deathmatch
- Team Deathmatch
- Competitive Mode
will be available for all players with the release of patch 9.0, which is now available on Riot's official servers.
The ranked mode in Valorant for consoles became available with the release of patch 9.0, which was released on June 26, 2024. This update, known as Episode 9 Act 1, added the Competitive mode to consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation.
Players can now compete for spots on the Immortal leaderboard. Along with the ranked mode, the update introduced a new map pool, including Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven, and Sunset, with new maps to be added gradually.
Developers also implemented enhanced settings for consoles, such as fine-tuning camera sensitivity and updated voice chat. It is worth noting that cross-platform play between console and PC is not supported in competitive mode to maintain "fair competition." More detailed information can be found on the official Valorant website.
Conclusion
As Valorant prepares to debut on consoles, anticipation around the ranked mode continues to grow. Riot's commitment to providing a top-notch competitive experience ensures that both experienced PC players and console newcomers will find their place in the Valorant community. Stay tuned for official developer announcements, as more additional patches for the console version of the game are expected in the future.
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