Valorant has grown into one of the most popular tactical shooters since its launch. Knowing the Valorant release date for each platform and the release schedule of agents can help new players, collectors, and esports enthusiasts stay informed. This guide covers PC, PS5, Xbox, and the timeline for all agent releases
Valorant release date for PC
Valorant was officially released for PC on June 2, 2020. Since then, it has been continuously updated with new content including agents, maps, and seasonal events. PC remains the primary platform for competitive play
Valorant on Epic games
as an extra tidbit, Valorant was also re-released on the Epic games store on 11/04/21, while the main platform to play Valorant is still Riot games, it’s also available on Epic games.
Valorant release date for PS5
Valorant launched on PS5 on August 2, 2024. This console release brought optimized controls and interface improvements for the PlayStation ecosystem, allowing players to experience Valorant outside of PC
Valorant release date for Xbox
The Xbox release followed shortly after launching on August 2, 2024 for Xbox Series S and Series X. The console version includes cross-play with PC and other platforms for ranked and casual matches
Valorant agents release date
Here is the chronological release list of all Valorant agents along with their roles, if you’re interested in reading more about all Valorant agents, check out our article here.
| Release Date | Agent Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| March 2020 | Brimstone | Controller |
| March 2020 | Omen | Controller |
| March 2020 | Viper | Controller |
| March 2020 | Raze | Duelist |
| March 2020 | Cypher | Sentinel |
| March 2020 | Sage | Sentinel |
| March 2020 | Sova | Initiator |
| March 2020 | Phoenix | Duelist |
| March 2020 | Jett | Duelist |
| March 2020 | Breach | Initiator |
| June 2, 2020 | Reyna | Duelist |
| August 4, 2020 | Killjoy | Sentinel |
| October 27, 2020 | Skye | Initiator |
| January 12, 2021 | Yoru | Duelist |
| March 2, 2021 | Astra | Controller |
| June 22, 2021 | KAY/O | Initiator |
| November 16, 2021 | Chamber | Sentinel |
| January 11, 2022 | Neon | Duelist |
| April 27, 2022 | Fade | Initiator |
| October 18, 2022 | Harbor | Controller |
| March 7, 2023 | Gekko | Initiator |
| June 27, 2023 | Deadlock | Sentinel |
| October 31, 2023 | Iso | Duelist |
| March 26, 2024 | Clove | Controller |
| August 28, 2024 | Vyse | Sentinel |
| January 8, 2025 | Tejo | Initiator |
| March 5, 2025 | Waylay | Duelist |
This timeline shows how Riot Games has consistently added agents approximately once per act, expanding the roster to 28 agents across four main roles: controllers, duelists, initiators, and sentinels
Valorant continues to grow across platforms with new agents, maps, and features keeping the game fresh for both casual and competitive players. Staying updated on release dates is essential for fans looking to plan agent unlocks, practice new abilities, or track competitive play
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