Just like League of Legends, Riot Games have a Valorant Public Beta Environment, or PBE for short, where they test out new features coming in upcoming patches. 

The Valorant PBE is a proven method for ironing out any last-minute bugs and glitches for upcoming patches before they're released globally onto main servers. It also tests features that may not even make it to the final game. This includes new skins, maps, gameplay mechanics, and even new Agents! As such, the Valorant PBE is integral in shaping gameplay updates for the free-to-play FPS. 

Here's how you can sign up to try Riot Games' Valorant PBE, download the client, and experience the upcoming feature coming to the FPS.

How to Sign Up For Valorant PBE

For maximum efficiency, Riot Games has limited Valorant PBE to North American players only, as the majority of their developers and player base reside in this region. This allows them to address game-breaking glitches and gameplay issues more timely. 

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To even have a chance of getting onto the exclusive Valorant PBE servers, NA players will have to apply first. Just follow these step-by-step instructions to apply for Valorant PBE. 

  1. Head to the official Valorant PBE application page
  2. Log in to your registered NA Valorant account using your Riot Games username and password
  3. Click "Download" to start downloading the Valorant PBE client
  4. Verify your date of birth 
  5. Finish installing the client and sign-in to Valorant PBE

Disclaimer: While you may have downloaded the Valorant PBE client, it doesn't guarantee automatic access to enter. 

Once you've successfully signed up, you should get a confirmation email from Riot Games. Once the PBE servers are live with the latest changes, invited players will get another email with further instructions on accessing the test servers. 

Valorant PBE Sign-Up Requirements

There are only two main requirements to be eligible to sign up for Valorant PBE. 

  1. Your account must have no current bans or restrictions
  2. Your account must be in the North American (NA) region and played consistently from there

There are also some notes to remember when trying to access Valorant PBE.

  • The Riot Games Valorant PBE client is only open one weekend before a new patch release or two weekends prior to a normal Tuesday live date
  • Players must have a valid PBE invitation before being able to access the test servers

Final Thoughts

You can shape the future of Valorant's meta with Valorant PBE! It's free to sign up, just like the main game. While there's no guarantee you'll be able to try Valorant PBE yourself, it's still well worth doing with the potential opportunity to experience the possible changes coming to the hero shooter.

If you encounter any bugs playing the Valorant PBE, they can be reported to Riot Games via the Valorant PBE sub-Reddit page. 

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