VALORANT is a popular tactical shooter by Riot Games that receives regular updates, which means it gradually takes up more space on your drive. For this and other reasons, you may need to move the game to another drive. In this guide, you'll find detailed instructions on how to transfer VALORANT to a different drive. Additionally, we’ll show and explain: “How to change download location for VALORANT?”

Can you move VALORANT to another drive?

The main question — is it even possible to perform this operation? The answer is yes: it is possible to move the game to another drive without a full reinstallation. There are several methods to do this while preserving all game settings and data. One of the simpler ones is shown in this guide.

How to move VALORANT to another drive?

Below is a step-by-step guide to transferring VALORANT without reinstalling it:

1. Moving the game folder

• Go to the folder where VALORANT is installed. By default, it's usually located at C:\Riot Games. If you’re unsure where the game is installed, open Riot Client, go to settings in the upper right corner, select VALORANT — and you’ll see the game path there.
• Copy the VALORANT folder to the new drive, for example, D.
• Completely close Riot Client.

2. Setting the new path for the game

• Open Riot Client, select VALORANT, and click the install button.
• In the pop-up window, do not click “Install Game” — instead, scroll down and click “Already installed?” You'll find an image below highlighting this button and the field that answers the question: “How to move VALORANT install location?”
• Navigate to the location where you moved the game, open the VALORANT folder, then open the live subfolder, and click “OK”.

3. Launching the game

Launch VALORANT from the new directory and make sure it runs without any errors.

Video guide

For better understanding, we recommend watching the following video:

Moving VALORANT to another drive may be necessary for various reasons: limited space on your current drive or adding a new one. But the process is simple, and we’ve outlined a few quick steps above to help you safely move the game without losing any data. We also answered the question “How to download VALORANT on a different drive?” in case you removed the game before reading this and now want to install it on a different drive.

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F.A.Q

How much space does VALORANT take?

As of May 2025, a full installation of VALORANT requires about 57 GB of free disk space.

How to install VALORANT on a different drive?

After clicking the “Download” button in Riot Client, a window will appear where you can choose the drive and folder to install the game, select the language, and decide whether you want VALORANT to auto-update.

Does it matter which drive I install VALORANT on?

If your system has different types of drives, such as HDD, SSD, or M.2, it does matter. It's best to choose the fastest one, usually an SSD or M.2.

Can I pause the VALORANT download?

Yes, you can pause the download or update process and resume it later without losing the already downloaded files.