How to uninstall Valorant in 2024

Uninstalling Valorant can free up space on your PC or console, so here’s how to uninstall Riot Games’ FPS, and delete your account in 2024.

Valorant is an extremely popular shooter with newcomers logging in daily, particularly as it’s now available to enjoy the open beta on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. However, uninstalling might be the way to go if you try the game and realize it’s not for you.

Whether you’re burnt out, bored, or just want to free up some much-needed space for other games, here’s exactly how to uninstall Valorant on PC and console.

How to uninstall Valorant

On PC

To uninstall the FPS on PC, follow the steps below:

1. Open up your System Tray in the bottom right corner of Windows.
2. Right-click the Vanguard logo and click ‘Exit Vanguard’.
3. Head over to the Windows search bar and type ‘Control Panel’.
4. Select the ‘Programs’ tab and then click ‘Uninstall a program’ at the bottom of the list.
5. Search for Valorant under the list of programs. 
6. Select ‘Uninstall’ to remove the game from your PC. 

After Valorant has been uninstalled, you should also notice that Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat will no longer appear when you start up your PC too.

It’s important to note that Valorant can’t instantly be uninstalled from the Control Panel – instead, you’ll need to first exit the Vanguard anti-cheat.

PS5

You can uninstall Valorant on PS5 by following the steps below:

1. Navigate to Valorant on your home screen or via the PS5 library
2. Press the options button on your controller
3. Select the ‘Delete‘ option from the menu

Xbox

For Xbox players, this is how to uninstall the game:

1. Make sure you’re on your Xbox home screen
2. Press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to the ‘My Games & Apps menu‘
3. Select the ‘See All‘ option and find Valorant
4. Press the menu button (with three horizontal lines) on your controller
5. Select the ‘Uninstall’ option from the menu

How to reinstall

PC

If you wish to reinstall Valorant onto your PC, then simply follow the instructions below: 

1. Head over to the official Valorant website.
2. Click the ‘Play Free’ icon.
3. Sign in to your existing Riot account or create an entirely new one. 
4. Log in using your details and select the ‘Download’ button to begin installing Valorant. 

PS5 & Xbox

You can reinstall on console via the steps below:

1. Navigate to your PS5 or Xbox Series S/X library.
2. Find Valorant, click on it, and select the ‘Download‘ option.
3. Wait for the game to reinstall on your platform of choice.

How to delete your Valorant account

If you want to take the extra step and completely delete your Valorant account, this is how to do it:

1. Head to the Valorant support webpage.
2. Select ‘Account Management, Data Requests, or Deletion’ from the drop-down menu.
3. Navigate to the ‘I Need Help With my Account’ option and choose ‘I Would Like To Delete My Account.’
4. Specify why you want to delete your account and press the submit button.

It’s important to note that once you’ve queued your account to be deleted, you’ll have up to 30 days to change your mind and keep the account.

If you don’t notify Riot Games within the 30-day window you won’t be able to recover the account so be sure to let them know quickly if you do change your mind!

That’s everything you need to know about uninstalling Valorant on PC and console! For more on the game, check out how many people play Valorant, the best crosshair codes used by pros, and all Valorant skin bundles.