Valorant supports crossplay but only between consoles. PC players cannot join console lobbies but still players can use cross-progression between PC and Consoles.
Many gamers want to play with friends on different platforms from PCs to Xboxs. The answer to whether Valorant is crossplay is not a simple yes or no. It does somewhat allows crossplay but due to fairness of the game some features are not available. Riot Games provides other features such as cross-progression to help players who use multiple platforms.
Is Valorant Crossplay?
Valorant allows crossplay between consoles only. If you play on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, you can join games with each other. Riot designed it this way so console players can always find teammates while keeping competitiveness in the game fair.
- PlayStation and Xbox users can play together.
- PC users play separately from consoles.
- Crossplay between PC and consoles is not available.
Crossplay Between PC, PS5, and Xbox
Console players get full crossplay access but no crossplay exists between PC and consoles. Riot Games separates platforms primarily to keep gameplay fair. Mouse and keyboard allow for more precise aiming than controllers, even with aim assist. Mixing input methods would give PC players an advantage. For now, crossplay is limited to consoles only. Riot may review this in future but currently PC and console remain separate ecosystems.
Enabling Crossplay in Valorant
To enable console crossplay, you must first log into your Riot Games account on your console. Then link your PlayStation Network or Xbox Live account to the same Riot account. Crossplay is on by default but can be turned off in game settings. Once enabled, you can invite friends from either console and play with them easily.
Benefits of console crossplay includes,
- Faster matchmaking with a larger player pool.
- Ability to play with friends on different consoles.
- More opportunities for fun and team play.
Cross-Progression with a Single Riot ID
Valorant allows cross-progression between PC and consoles meaning your progress will be shared within your devices. Linking your accounts means your progress, such as account level, unlocked agents, skins, currencies, and battle passes sync across platforms. However, competitive ranks (MMR) remain separate. Ranking up on PC does not carry over to consoles and vice versa.
These items can be transfer between console platforms with cross-progression,
- All unlocked agents.
- Skins and weapon cosmetics.
- Account level.
- Currencies like Valorant Points and Radianite Points.
- Battle pass progress.
Why PC vs Console Crossplay is Not Available
Riot keeps PC and console players apart to preserve fair gameplay. Mouse and keyboard provide much better precision than gamepads on consoles. This difference makes balanced matches difficult if PC and console players were mixed together. Riot wants competitive matches to be skill-based and fair for all participants.
Is Valorant Cross-Region Play Supported?
Valorant is region-locked by default. Players get assigned servers based on their account location. Changing your region means creating a new Riot account and sometimes using a VPN. You cannot easily play with friends in other regions unless Riot unlocks the region or you use workarounds.
Can You Change Your Valorant Region?
Players can change region only by creating a new Riot account through a support ticket and only if they have changed their living location. Otherwise Riot does not officially support region changes, except in certain cases of accidental region-locking.
Are There Plans for PC/Console Crossplay in the Future?
Riot has hinted at possibly revising crossplay rules as technology and competitive balance evolve. However, concerns about fairness between mouse/keyboard and controller inputs remain a major issue hence it will not be coming to Valorant anytime soon.
Does Crossplay Affect Matchmaking Queue Times?
Enabling crossplay on consoles usually results in faster matchmaking. This happens because the player pool expands to include all console users instead of just one platform such as PS5 players only.
Conclusion
Valorant crossplay exists but only between consoles. PC and console players play in separate matches to maintain fairness. Cross-progression allows you to keep agents, skins, and account progress across devices. Ranked status, however, is separate per platform. Region locking is in place, with limited options to change regions. For the best experience, always link your Riot Account and enable crossplay in settings.
Andrew "SuZki" Scola is a dedicated Valorant player who has been in the game since the Valorant beta release, achieving a peak rank of Immortal 3. With over six years of experience writing gaming content, he brings deep game knowledge and strategic insight to every article. Based in Los Angeles, California, Andrew is an active member of the SoCal Valorant community and has competed at the semi-pro level in Valorant esports. As a proud Killjoy and Raze main, he’s known for his sharp utility usage and high-impact plays—especially on his favorite maps: Haven, Breeze, and Lotus.