Valorant Not Loading Into Game - Games Servers are Going Down Today!

Valorant Not Loading Into Game

Valorant is getting a hotfix update to fix a problem causing crashes on consoles. This update will be applied today, August 16, 2024, and will make matchmaking queues go offline from 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET / 2 AM IST.

The issue being fixed caused players to crash when loading into matches, which slowed down the start of games. This is similar to problems PC players face when someone crashes or disconnects during lobby loading.

You can still play games until the downtime starts. If you’re in a match when the downtime begins, you can finish it, but you won't be able to start new matches until the update is done. Keep an eye on Riot Games' official channels for updates on when matchmaking will be back online.

Valorant

Valorant is a free-to-play first-person shooter game made by Riot Games. Development began in 2014, and it was first shown under the name Project A in October 2019. The game had a closed beta with limited access starting on April 7, 2020, and was officially released on June 2, 2020.

Originally, it was only available on Windows, but in June 2024, it became available on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, though PC and console players can't play together. Valorant is inspired by the Counter-Strike series, using similar features like the buy menu, spray patterns, and shooting accuracy that changes while moving.

Valorant Gameplay

Valorant is a team-based first-person shooter set in the near future. Players choose from various characters called Agents, each inspired by different countries and cultures. In the main game mode, two teams of five players each are either attacking or defending. Each Agent has special abilities that need to be charged, including a powerful ultimate ability that charges up through actions like getting kills, dying, or completing objectives.

Every round starts with players having a basic pistol and a limited number of ability charges. Players can buy better weapons and more ability charges using in-game money earned based on how well they performed in the previous round, kills they made, or objectives they completed. Weapons include pistols, submachine guns, shotguns, machine guns, assault rifles, and sniper rifles, each with its own unique shooting pattern that players need to control to aim accurately.

Currently, there are 24 Agents to choose from, with 5 Agents unlocked when you start the game. The rest can be unlocked by earning Kingdom Credits, which are collected by playing the game or completing tasks. New Agents can also be unlocked within the first 28 days of their release using Valorant Points (VP), which can be purchased with real money, or through special events and Xbox Game Pass. VP can be used to buy cosmetic items or new Agents.

Valorant Overview