eSAFETY GUIDE

Valorant

13+
Minimum age according to ESRB
13+ Minimum age according to ESRB

What is Valorant?

Valorant is an online multiplayer computer game, produced by Riot Games. It is a first-person shooter game, consisting of two teams of five, where one team attacks and the other defends. Players control characters known as ‘agents’, who all have different abilities to use during gameplay. The game’s matchmaking system automatically groups players of similar skill together.

The game is played in a series of rounds until a team wins a total of 13 rounds in a game. For the attacking team to win a round, they must eliminate all the defenders with their weapons and abilities, or plant a bomb known as a ‘spike’ in a designated site. For the defending team to win a round, they must eliminate all the attackers with their weapons and abilities or defuse the ‘spike’ in time. 

Valorant is complex, taking elements of other games, such as Counter Strike[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/counter-strike], Overwatch[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/overwatch] and League of Legends[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/league-legends-lol]. It attracts gamers of all levels, including elite players who compete in global eSports tournaments for real prize money. 

Valorant players can use voice chat and text chat to communicate with other players in the game. Premium content can also be earned or purchased in the game.

Website: playvalorant.com/en-us/External link[https://playvalorant.com/en-us/]
Platform: Riot Games on PCExternal link[https://playvalorant.com/en-us/], Epic Games on PCExternal link[https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/valorant]

How do people use Valorant?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online multiplayer games like Valorant.

Valorant is used for: gaming[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/gaming], in-app purchasing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/in-app-purchasing], messaging/online chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/messaging-online-chat], online relationships[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/online-relationships], screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture] and voice chat.[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/voice-chat]

How can you report someone?

These links are provided by Riot Games:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Riot Games:

  • Protecting your accountExternal link[https://support-valorant.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402974266003-Protecting-Your-Account]
    Learn how to make your account as secure as possible.
  • Multi-factor authentication FAQExternal link[https://support-valorant.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415709691667-Multi-Factor-Authentication-How-to-FAQ]
    Learn how to use multi-factor authentication to further protect your account.

These links are provided by Riot Games:

  • Support CentreExternal link[https://support-valorant.riotgames.com/hc/en-us]
    Provides a range of online services and trending topics for players.
  • Privacy policyExternal link[https://www.riotgames.com/en/privacy-notice]
    How your personal information is used by Riot Games.
  • Terms of useExternal link[https://www.riotgames.com/en/terms-of-service]
    What you agree to when playing Valorant and using other Riot Games products.
  • Valorant Community CodeExternal link[https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/announcements/valorant-community-code/]
    Outlines the community standards and expected behaviour from players.

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.