How to fix Valorant crashing issue on Xbox

The Valorant crashing issue on Xbox has been frustrating a lot of players since the game’s recent release on consoles. Despite the excitement surrounding the transition to consoles, the launch has been far from smooth, with numerous players reporting mid-match crashes and occasional booting issues. These problems have led to demands for a swift fix.

In response to the complaints, developer Riot Games has finally addressed the Valorant crashing issue on Xbox. This article details the studio's response and the solution it offered for the problem.

Guide to fixing the Valorant crashing issue on Xbox

Riot Games took to X to suggest a temporary fix for the Valorant crashing issue on Xbox. The developer had this to say about taking care of the problem on X:

"A temporary fix can be reached by uninstalling VALORANT, and reinstalling it to your system."

Here's a step-by-step guide to uninstalling Valorant on Xbox:

Press the Xbox button to open the guide menu.
Select "My Games & Apps."
Click on "See All."
Navigate until you find the Valorant icon.
Highlight it and press the Menu button.
Hit "Uninstall."

The quoted post from @XboxSupport suggests the console is collaborating with Riot Games to find a permanent solution for the issue. Players might see a hotfix Valorant update within a week for all console users.

Also read: Valorant 9.07 patch notes: Map bug fixes, new Console aim curve graph, and more

FAQ about Valorant crashing issues on Xbox console

Q1) Will I lose my skins if I uninstall Valorant on Xbox?

A) No, your Valorant skins, progress, and other data remain completely safe. Nothing will be affected.

Q2) How much time will it take to uninstall Valorant?

A) Though there's no fixed time duration, it should not take more than 10 minutes to uninstall Valorant on Xbox.

Q3) Why is Valorant crashing on consoles?

A) The cause of the issue is not known yet. However, it is clear that both Xbox and Riot Games are working to fix it as soon as possible.

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