Riot announces Valorant console beta test at SGF, starting June 14

At Summer Games Fest, Riot Games announced that it’s (finally) bringing its hit free-to-play 5v5 tactical shooter, Valorant, to consoles. Starting June 14, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan can register for its limited beta test.

“When exploring whether to bring Valorant to additional platforms, we knew we had to be able to offer the same uncompromising, competitive experience that we’ve provided to PC players for years: a precise, team based, tactical shooter,” said Arnar Gylfason, production director of Valorant at Riot Games, in a statement. “We were adamant that Valorant core, competitive gameplay must feel natural on a controller; and — if we couldn’t deliver on that gameplay promise — we had to be prepared to walk away from it. We hope we nailed it, but ultimately, our players will have the final say.”