Valorant is very well received by the gaming community right from its announced and closed beta testing. The game enjoyed fame in its very early stages and the developers quickly launched its global versions after a few months of testing. For a game that is newly built from scratch, there are bound to be some corners left unchecked.
Players frequently face error code VAL 62– “There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client.” They are quite common, though, there’s no conclusive solution from your end.
At times, running the game as administrator might fix error 62 temporarily. The errors generally occur when Riot Games is shipping update or the game servers are undergoing maintenance.
Such small corners can become a big upset for the players. Riot games are actually very active in maintaining their servers but still, some issues slip by. Code 62 error is a similar problem that must be occurring due to some small issues in the game.
How to fix Error Code 62
- Close Valorant First, then, Press Windows + R Key, type “services.msc”, search for Virtual Disk, right-click and click on properties, change the startup type to Automatic.
There is no need to panic or reinstall the game. The error usually gets fixed in a while. Until then, you may wish to play any other game. Keep an eye on Twitter or Reddit to check out whether the servers are live or otherwise. Eventually, Valorant’s website has a support section with high-priority notifications atop.