Experiencing constant crashes while playing Valorant can be a real damper on your gaming sessions. As a popular hero-based tactical shooter game from Riot Games, Valorant often undergoes updates designed to resolve these issues. But sometimes, new patches might even inadvertently lead to increased crash reports. Here, we’ll delve into the common reasons why Valorant may be crashing and how you can fix them to get back into the game.
Common Causes for Valorant Crashes
Crashes could occur due to several reasons, not just outdated software or system incompatibility. Issues such as server bugs, faults in patches, network connection problems, and Riot Client issues can also contribute to these disruptive crashes. Let’s look at some of the typical causes:
- Outdated Graphics Card Driver: Your game may be crashing due to an outdated graphics card driver. The game patches are designed with the latest operating systems and driver versions in mind, so having outdated drivers could easily cause the game not to perform as intended.
- Corrupted Valorant Saved Files: If you’re encountering an error message stating that the game isn’t available on your operating system, despite being sure it’s supported, it could be due to corrupted Valorant saved files.
- PC Capability: If you have an older computer setup, it may not be able to handle the game’s requirements, causing the processor and GPU to work overtime. This might lead to temperature spikes and, consequently, game crashes.
- Connection Error: Valorant might crash if your network connection is unstable. Random ping spikes can contribute to the issues you’re facing.
- Vanguard Not Launched: Riot’s Vanguard is a protective measure against cheaters. If it’s not launched with the Windows startup, you may not be able to open the game.
- System Error: A system malfunction or compatibility issues, particularly with Windows 10 or higher, could cause a ‘critical error’ leading to a crash.
- Wrong Settings: Your game settings could also be causing Valorant to crash. Even high-end computers can face issues if the settings are not optimized for the game.
- Server Maintenance: Sometimes, the issue might not be on your end at all. If Riot’s servers are under maintenance, you may face disruptions or be unable to access the game.
- Slow Internet: If your internet speed is slow, it may cause issues while updating Valorant, leading to crashes.
How to Fix Valorant Keeps Crashing Issues:
Now that we’ve explored the possible causes, let’s look at the solutions to these issues:
- Restart the game and the client: As a temporary solution, restarting the game and the client might allow you to return to your match. Try running Valorant as an administrator1.
- Update your graphics drivers: If you haven’t updated your graphics drivers in a while, this might be the cause behind Valorant crashing. Visit your manufacturer’s website or download a dedicated application for your GPU, such as AMD Radeon or NVIDIA GeForce Experienced.
- Update Windows: An outdated
- operating system could cause random in-game crashes. Make sure to complete all mandatory updates available in your system’s Windows Update tray. Don’t ignore vital security patches, which could affect Valorant’s patch updates.
- Check network connection: Ensure that your network is stable. Restarting your router, clearing the DNS cache, switching to a gaming-friendly DNS (like Google DNS), or switching to a direct ethernet connection might help. If these don’t work, you may need to contact your ISP to discuss internet quality and make necessary changes.
- Close background applications: If you’ve recently downloaded a third-party application for the game, try closing it and check if the issue persists. Some applications can malfunction and cause the game to crash. Also, applications running in the background can strain your system and result in the game crashing.
- Check your PC’s temperature chart: Low-end machines might not be able to handle the game’s requirements, causing the processor and GPU to overwork and lead to temperature spikes. Overheated machines may struggle to run the game smoothly, causing crashes. Ensure your PC is situated in cool environmental conditions.
Valorant crashes can be caused by a variety of issues, from outdated software and drivers to connection problems and server issues. Understanding these causes and applying the appropriate fixes can help you resolve these problems and get back to enjoying the game. Always remember to keep your software updated and your PC in optimal condition to ensure a smooth gaming experience.
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