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Valorant Version Mismatch Error Fix

Is the version mismatch error causing you trouble when trying to play Valorant? These steps will help you fix this troublesome issue.
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Valorant has officially launched, meaning players from around the world can currently enjoy everything the full version of Riot Games’ tactical character-based first-person shooter has to offer. Unfortunately, there have been issues that players have running into following the official launch of the title. One of these issues has been the version mismatch error, with players searching for a fix to the issue behind this problem that is preventing them from playing. Fortunately, we have everything you need to know about a fix for the Valorant version mismatch error below. 

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Valorant Version Mismatch Error Fix

Now, the cause behind the version mismatch error is when players are trying to play with others who have different versions of the game installed. A Player having different versions of the first-person shooter is usually caused by players not having updated their game due to the staggered releases for updates for different regions, which means players in one region could have the update hours before another region. 

Those who are encountering this problem should employ the fix which needs you to restart your game and make sure that you have the latest update for the game downloaded and installed. The client should tell you if you need to download an update when you launch it. Once you have all made sure that their game is the latest version, you should not encounter this mismatch error and will be able to play with each other.

Valorant Version Mismatch Error Fix

Valorant being a live-service multiplayer game means that it will no doubt be getting of new updates in the future. These frequent updates mean players need to make sure they have the latest ones downloaded to avoid encountering the version mismatch problem for the famous title.  

Check Out one of our video guides for the high-profile game where we take a look at how you can change your crosshair:

Do you want to learn more about Valorant besides how to fix the version mismatch error? If so, be sure to check out our dedicated hub for the high-profile first-person shooter or three of our most recent pieces of coverage below:

Using these steps will help fix the version mismatch error and stop it from causing you trouble when you are trying to frag out in Valorant with your friends. Let us know how it worked for you over on Facebook and Twitter!


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Nicholas Barth
Guides Writer Nicholas enjoys helping fellow members of the video game community learn more about their favorite games. First-person shooters and Battle Royale games are what you can usually find Nicholas playing when he isn't writing. We will congratulate you if you can find a bigger Call of Duty fan than Nicholas, who has been playing since he got Call of Duty 2 with his first Xbox 360. [email protected]