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In competitive gaming, every millisecond matters. Even the slightest stutter or dip in Fps can mean the difference between a well-timed headshot and a devastating defeat. This is why any change in the underlying technology of a game is met with a mix of excitement and caution.

So, when Riot Games announced that Valorant would be transitioning from Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), many players were excited by the potential for improved graphics and performance. But this upgrade isn’t without its risks.

As exciting as this transition may seem, it raises a key concern. The biggest one is UE5’s reputation for poor performance, especially on lower-end PCs.

Valorant’s UE5 upgrade can be a double-edged sword

The news of Valorant shifting to a newer engine is exciting, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, especially for players on lower-end PCs. While the upgrade to UE...

In the sea of competitive first-person shooters in the market, few games have made as big a splash as Valorant. Since its PC release in 2020, Riot Games’ tactical shooter has taken the genre by storm, carving out its own unique niche and even establishing itself as a major player in the esports scene in such a short period of time.

Now, with the game’s highly-anticipated Console Limited Beta in full swing, the question on everyone’s mind is: can Valorant replicate its success on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S?

According to Riot Games developers, the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, they believe that Valorant‘s unique blend of tactical gameplay and player expression could give it a significant edge over competitors like Overwatch 2.

The Valorant Formula for Success Cypher indulges himself with a game of chess. | Riot Games

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