Valorant Trivia

100+ Valorant Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: December 12th, 2024

Step into the action with our Valorant trivia! Filled with interesting facts about agents, maps, abilities, and iconic moments, this collection is perfect for fans and newcomers alike. Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, discover hidden secrets, and celebrate the thrilling universe of Valorant. Are you the ultimate Valorant guru?

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