Riot Games recently posted a job opening for a Technical Product Manager on their official website, sparking speculation within the Valorant community about Valorant crossplay with PC and consoles. The position suggests that the developers may be preparing to introduce console Valorant crossplay, a feature many fans have long awaited — while others remain wary.
The job description mentions that the new hire will play a key role in ensuring seamless gameplay for players across three platforms (PC, mobile, and consoles). As Riot Games prepares for Valorant console crossplay, it's possible that the console version of the shooter could become crossplay Xbox and PC or between Xbox and PS5, two scenarios fans are eager to see.
As a Technical Product Manager in the VALORANT Build Systems team, you will manage the strategy and operations of services, tools, and processes that enable us to consistently create and release our product to developers and players. As we move towards a multi-platform future, your work will be crucial in ensuring that players on PCs, mobile devices, and consoles can all fully enjoy the world of VALORANT.
Is there crossplay in Valorant Xbox and PS5?
Although there is no official confirmation from Riot Games yet, the mention of "three platforms" suggests that Riot may be working on a Valorant crossplay Xbox and PC feature, allowing Valorant to be played across consoles like Xbox and PS5. With this news, some Valorant fans are concerned about aim assist in cross-play. In crossplatform shooters like Fortnite and Apex Legends, console players often gain an advantage due to aim assist, which frustrates PC players who believe it could disrupt the balance of the game.
Data miners found evidence of cross-play in Valorant's code
Recently, data miners uncovered further hints about the possibility of crossplatform support in Valorant. KINGDOM LABORATORIES, a well-known data miner in Brazil, found lines of code in Valorant files referencing consoles like PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, as well as mobile platforms such as Android and iOS. This has once again fueled speculation about console cross-play between PC and other platforms, suggesting that cross-play on consoles may already be in development.
Nevertheless, despite these findings, many believe that crossplay in Valorant might never materialize, and references to consoles may simply indicate that Riot is expanding Valorant’s availability to these platforms without adding cross-platform functionality.
Will cross-play in Valorant become a reality?
For now, the community remains divided. Some believe that crossplay Xbox and PS5 would add a new dimension to the game, while others are concerned about competitive balance. However, until Riot Games makes an official statement, the possibility of cross-play in Valorant remains speculative.
In conclusion, while Riot Games seems to be moving towards adding crossplay support to Valorant, it is still unclear how the feature will be implemented — if at all. Players across all platforms will have to wait for official announcements or new leaks to find out if they can face off against each other on different devices.
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