RIOT GAMES BETRAYS PC PLAYERS, LAUNCHES VALORANT ON CONSOLE WITHOUT CROSSPLAY
In a shocking move, Riot Games has dropped a bombshell on the gaming community by launching Valorant on Xbox Series S/X and PS5 consoles without crossplay support. This means that PC players will be forced to play against console players in separate lobbies, effectively segregating the community and rendering the game’s competitive integrity a joke.
But that’s not all – Riot has also confirmed that PC players won’t be getting controller support, because, according to the company, "competitive integrity" is more important than player choice. This is a clear slap in the face to the PC gaming community, which has been loyal to the game since its inception.
But don’t worry, console players – you’ll still be able to enjoy the same gameplay, heroes, and abilities as PC players, just without the hassle of actually having to use a mouse and keyboard. And who needs cross-progression, anyway? The fact that your progress won’t carry over between platforms is just a minor inconvenience.
VALORANT CONSOLE VERSION: A WATERED-DOWN EXPERIENCE
But what about the gameplay, you ask? Well, Riot has made some "tweaks" to the console version to make it more "controller-friendly". This includes a new shooting mode called "Focus", which is essentially just hip-fire with reduced sensitivity. Because, you know, console players are too clumsy to use a mouse and keyboard.
And don’t even get me started on the graphics. The console version of Valorant looks like a watered-down, last-gen game, with poor textures and lackluster visuals. It’s a shame, really, because the PC version is a visually stunning game that deserves to be played on the best hardware.
VALORANT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO PLAY ON CONSOLE, BUT AT WHAT COST?
So, is Valorant worth playing on console? Maybe, if you’re a console gamer who doesn’t care about competitive play or having a decent gaming experience. But for PC players, this is a betrayal of the highest order. Riot Games has sacrificed the integrity of the game for the sake of console sales, and it’s a move that will be remembered for years to come.
So, go ahead and play Valorant on console if you want. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.
