Valorant, like most FPS titles, receives frequent updates. As a multiplayer game, you don’t have an option not to update, as there’s a good chance you won’t be allowed to play on official servers, meaning you must be on the latest official update.
By default, the game is set to auto-update itself, but it can sometimes encounter problems when you cannot get the update installed and running. Here are six ways to fix the problem if you’re in such a situation.
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Check your internet
In such situations, you should check if you’re connected to the internet. If you’re on WiFi, ensure a stable signal and an active internet connection. If you’re on mobile data, check to see if it’s enabled and if you have good network coverage.
Repair your Valorant installation
Corrupt or missing files can also cause Valorant to get stuck during updates. Here’s how to repair your Valorant installation.
Step 1: Open the Riot Client and click the profile icon at the top-right.
Step 2: Click the Settings option.
Step 3: Select Valorant from the Settings menu and click the Repair button to validate your files.
Once the process is complete, Valorant will automatically download
Restart Vanguard
Vanguard is Riot Games’ custom cheat detection software that runs every time you play Valorant and scans your machine for any possible cheats or hacks, ensuring a fair game for everyone.
However, issues in Vanguard can cause network issues with Valorant, as you can’t connect to matches unless Vanguard has verified your session. If you’re encountering issues in Valorant, here’s how you can restart Vanguard.
Step 1: Right-click the Vanguard icon on the toolbar and click on Exit Vanguard.
Step 2: Start Valorant as you normally would. This will reinitiate Vanguard and hopefully resolve your issue. If restarting Vanguard doesn’t fix the problem, try reinstalling the program and relaunching Valorant.
Disable any firewalls
If you’re using any third-party firewalls, now’s the time to disable them to see if they are blocking Valorant. The same goes for any third-party antiviruses and even the Windows firewall.
If your Windows firewall is blocking Valorant, refer to this guide to see how you can unblock the program.
Launch the game as an administrator
Starting a program or game as an administrator tells your PC to prioritise that process over everything else and dedicate as many resources as possible to ensure smooth operation.Â
You can check out our detailed guide on how to run programs as administrator here
Update your PC
Last, check to see if your PC is up to date. While Windows updates don’t generally affect applications or games, there’s a chance a particular app or game, in this case, Valorant, might not work as expected if your Windows installation is outdated.
Check out this detailed guide to know how to update your PC here
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