General Valorant Trivia
Question: What company developed and published Valorant?
Answer: Riot Games
Question: On which date was Valorant officially released for Windows?
Answer: June 2, 2020
Question: What game engine powers Valorant?
Answer: Unreal Engine 4
Question: Valorant falls under which two primary genres?
Answer: Hero shooter and Tactical shooter
Question: As of its full release, which platforms is Valorant available on?
Answer: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Question: What was Valorant's codename during its development phase?
Answer: Project A
Question: How many agents are currently available in Valorant?
Answer: 24
Question: Does Valorant support crossplay between PC and console versions?
Answer: No
Question: What is the in-game currency called that can be earned by playing games and completing tasks in Valorant?
Answer: Kingdom Credits
Question: What is the premium currency in Valorant that must be purchased with real money?
Answer: Valorant Points (VP)
Question: Which conglomerate owns Riot Games, the developer of Valorant?
Answer: Tencent
Question: What type of multiplayer modes does Valorant primarily feature?
Answer: Team-based first-person tactical shooter modes
Question: When was the mobile spin-off of Valorant announced?
Answer: June 2, 2021
Question: When was the console port of Valorant fully released?
Answer: August 2, 2024
Question: Into how many roles are agents in Valorant divided?
Answer: Four
Question: Name one of the unique roles that agents in Valorant can have.
Answer: Duelist, Sentinel, Initiator, or Controller
Question: What is required to run Valorant on Windows 11?
Answer: A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 compliant cryptoprocessor and UEFI secure boot enabled
Question: Which streaming platform was required to obtain a closed beta access key for Valorant?
Answer: Twitch
Question: How many agents do players start with upon creating their Valorant account?
Answer: 5 unlocked agents
Question: Can Kingdom Credits be used to purchase Valorant Points (VP)?
Answer: No
Question: Which two consoles received the Valorant port in June 2024?
Answer: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
Question: Does the console version of Valorant sync inventory and progress with the PC version?
Answer: Yes
Question: What is the primary mode of multiplayer available in Valorant?
Answer: Multiplayer modes
Question: What type of abilities do agents in Valorant possess?
Answer: Unique abilities requiring charges and unique ultimate abilities
Question: Which feature of Valorant ensures game stability and accessibility for a large player base?
Answer: Low minimum and recommended hardware requirements
Valorant Gameplay Trivia
Question: What is the primary objective for the attacking team in Valorant's Unrated mode?
Answer: Deliver and activate the Spike
Question: How many players are on each team in a standard Valorant match?
Answer: Five
Question: What do players start each round with in Valorant?
Answer: A "classic" pistol and one or more "signature ability" charges
Question: Name two types of primary guns available in Valorant.
Answer: Submachine guns and assault rifles
Question: How are abilities and weapons purchased in Valorant?
Answer: Using an in-game economic system based on round outcomes, kills, and objectives
Question: What happens if the Spike is protected for 45 seconds after activation in Valorant?
Answer: It detonates, destroying everything in a specific area, and the attacking team receives a point
Question: In Spike Rush mode, how many rounds must a team win to secure the match?
Answer: 4 rounds
Question: What is unique about the weapons in Spike Rush mode?
Answer: Guns are randomized in every round and every player begins with the same gun
Question: How many rounds are played in Swiftplay mode?
Answer: Best of 9 rounds
Question: What distinguishes Swiftplay from Unrated mode in Valorant?
Answer: Shorter game length, averaging around 15 minutes
Question: At what player level can you start playing Competitive mode in Valorant?
Answer: Level 20
Question: What is the highest rank in Valorant's competitive ranking system?
Answer: Radiant
Question: How does the "win by two" condition work in competitive matches?
Answer: Teams alternate playing rounds on attack and defense in overtime until a team secures a two-match lead
Question: What is the maximum number of times a team can request to surrender in a match?
Answer: Three chances
Question: In Premier mode, what system is included that differs from other game modes?
Answer: Pick-and-ban system for maps
Question: What is the win condition in Deathmatch mode?
Answer: First person to reach 40 kills or the player with the most kills when time is up
Question: How long does a Team Deathmatch match last if no team reaches 100 kills?
Answer: 9 minutes and 30 seconds
Question: Name one of the three maps specifically designed for Team Deathmatch mode.
Answer: Piazza, District, or Kasbah
Question: What is the main focus of the Escalation game mode in Valorant?
Answer: Team-based progression through a random selection of 12 weapons by getting kills
Question: In Replication mode, how is the agent selected for the entire team?
Answer: Through a vote during agent selection
Question: What weapon is exclusively used in the Snowball Fight limited-time mode?
Answer: Snowball launcher
Question: How are ultimate abilities charged in Team Deathmatch mode?
Answer: By acquiring Ultimate Orbs or getting kills
Question: What resets players' weapons and shields every round in Replication mode?
Answer: The match settings in that game mode
Question: What type of gameplay does the Deathmatch mode emphasize?
Answer: Pure gunplay without abilities
Question: How are players respawned in the Escalation mode?
Answer: In random locations around the map with auto respawns enabled
Valorant Development Trivia
Question: In what year did the development of Valorant begin?
Answer: 2014
Question: Under what tentative title was Valorant teased in October 2019?
Answer: Project A
Question: When was Valorant officially announced with a gameplay video?
Answer: March 1, 2020
Question: What was the name of the gameplay video released during Valorant's announcement?
Answer: "The Round"
Question: When did the closed beta for Valorant launch?
Answer: April 7, 2020
Question: How could players obtain a closed beta access key for Valorant?
Answer: By signing up for accounts with Riot Games and Twitch and watching related streams
Question: When did the closed beta for Valorant end?
Answer: May 28, 2020
Question: Which director is credited with the initial idea of Valorant?
Answer: Joe Ziegler
Question: Who is the creative director for Valorant?
Answer: David Nottingham
Question: Name one of the game designers of Valorant.
Answer: Trevor Romleski or Salvatore Garozzo
Question: Who is the art director for Valorant?
Answer: Moby Francke
Question: What was the main focus during Valorant's development?
Answer: Making tactical shooters and e-sports more accessible and creating a large competitive scene
Question: Why did Riot Games choose Unreal Engine 4 for Valorant?
Answer: To focus on gameplay and optimizations rather than core systems
Question: What modification was made to Unreal Engine 4 to meet Valorant's performance goals?
Answer: Editing the renderer using the engine's mobile rendering path as base
Question: Who led the engineering team that modified Unreal Engine 4 for Valorant?
Answer: Marcus Reid
Question: What anti-cheat software does Valorant use?
Answer: Riot Vanguard
Question: What specific feature does Riot Vanguard run that has been criticized?
Answer: A kernel driver
Question: When was the mobile spin-off of Valorant announced?
Answer: June 2, 2021
Question: When was the console port of Valorant announced?
Answer: June 7, 2024, during Summer Game Fest
Question: Which regions were initially included in the console beta of Valorant?
Answer: United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan
Question: When did the full console version of Valorant release?
Answer: August 2, 2024
Question: What was the primary goal of modifying Unreal Engine 4 for Valorant?
Answer: To achieve lower performance barriers and optimize server performance
Question: How did Riot Games aim to achieve a ping of less than 35 milliseconds for players?
Answer: By setting up 128-tick servers in major cities and working with ISPs for dedicated connections
Question: What challenge did Riot face in optimizing connections and ping levels?
Answer: Increase in internet traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic
Question: What type of hardware requirements did Valorant set to ensure accessibility?
Answer: Notably low minimum and recommended hardware requirements
Miscellaneous Valorant Trivia
Question: What is the highest tier of Valorant Esports called?
Answer: Valorant Champions Tour (VCT)
Question: When was the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) announced?
Answer: November 2020
Question: Name the three levels of the Valorant Champions Tour.
Answer: Champions, Masters, Challengers
Question: What is the world championship level in the VCT?
Answer: Champions
Question: In the VCT, what serves as qualifiers for Masters?
Answer: Challengers
Question: What change did Riot Games introduce to the VCT in 2023?
Answer: A partner team model with 30 franchised teams
Question: Where was the first LAN tournament for the partnered teams held?
Answer: São Paulo, Brazil
Question: What award did Valorant win at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023?
Answer: Best Streaming Game
Question: Which award did Valorant win at The Game Awards 2022?
Answer: Best Esports Game
Question: What was Valorant nominated for at The Game Awards 2020?
Answer: Best Esports Game, Best Multiplayer, Best Community Support
Question: What aggregate score does Valorant hold on Metacritic?
Answer: 80/100
Question: Which publication gave Valorant a score of 9/10?
Answer: IGN
Question: How did Polygon's Austen Goslin describe Valorant's beta?
Answer: Refined and "one of the most fun tactical shooters I've played"
Question: What record did Valorant's beta achieve on Twitch?
Answer: Second most concurrent viewers for any game ever with 1.73 million viewers
Question: As of May 2023, where does the official Valorant Discord server rank in size among gaming communities?
Answer: Second largest gaming community
Question: What percentage of players reported experiencing in-game harassment in Valorant?
Answer: 79–80%
Question: What criticism has Valorant received regarding its voice communication system?
Answer: It's considered "toxic" and male-dominated
Question: What concern was raised about Riot Vanguard's kernel driver?
Answer: Potential for spying on players and exploitation by third parties
Question: How did Riot Games address the security concerns of Vanguard's kernel driver?
Answer: Stated it does not send information back and launched a bug bounty program
Question: What rewards does Riot offer for reporting vulnerabilities in Vanguard?
Answer: Between $25,000 to $100,000 based on severity
Question: Which two games is Valorant commonly compared to?
Answer: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Overwatch
Question: What was the primary focus of Valorant's esports scene development?
Answer: Establishing a competitive environment and large tournament circuit
Question: What feature does the Premier mode include that other modes do not?
Answer: Pick-and-ban system for maps
Question: How are teams able to qualify for Champions in the VCT?
Answer: Via top places in Circuit Point Standings and Last Chance Qualifiers
Question: What is Radiant in Valorant's competitive ranking system?
Answer: The highest rank reserved for the top 500 players of a region