Valorant, Riot Games’ popular tactical shooter, thrives on teamwork and coordinated play. Whether you’re aiming for competitive glory or just looking to have fun with friends, assembling your party is a seamless process designed for both PC and console players.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to inviting others and optimizing your multiplayer experience.
1. Inviting Friends via the Friends List (PC & Console)
The most common and straightforward method for inviting friends is through the in-game friends list.
- On PC: Once you’ve launched Valorant, direct your attention to the friends list located on the right side of your home screen. Simply hover your cursor over the friend or teammate you wish to invite. A right-click on their avatar will bring up a pop-up menu; from there, select “Invite.” The invited player will then receive a prompt to join your party.
- On Console (PS5/Xbox): Console players can achieve the same by using the touchpad or select button to open their player list. Navigate to the desired player and choose the invite option.
2. Inviting Players via Party Code
Valorant’s Party Code feature offers a flexible way to invite anyone, even those not on your friends list, provided you are all within the same region. This is particularly useful for quickly teaming up with new acquaintances or players from online communities.
- In the lobby, locate and click the “Party Code” button situated above your player banner.
- Select “Generate Code” to create a unique code, then copy it. Share this code with the individuals you wish to invite.
- Recipients will then paste this code into their own “Party Code” section and click “Join Party”.
- For security or to prevent unwanted joiners, you can disable the code at any time, effectively closing your party to new entrants.
3. Inviting Recent Teammates or Non-Friends
Valorant also provides a convenient way to invite players you’ve recently played with, eliminating the need to add them as friends first.
- After a match, access the recent match results screen or the scoreboard.
- From there, you can find the desired player’s profile and select the option to invite them to your party.
4. The “Open Party” Option
For those who prefer a more relaxed approach, Valorant offers an “open party” setting, allowing your friends or teammates to join your squad without an explicit invitation.
- Above your player banner in the lobby, you’ll find a lock icon. Clicking this icon will toggle your party status to “open.”
- Once open, any player on your friends list can directly join your party by simply selecting “Join Party” on your profile.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
While Valorant’s party system is designed for ease of use, a few considerations can help you troubleshoot and maximize your experience:
- Region Consistency: If you encounter difficulties inviting someone, ensure that both players are in the same Valorant region. Privacy settings can also sometimes restrict party requests.
- Cross-Platform Play: On supported console versions, you can invite cross-platform friends by entering their Riot ID and tag when prompted.
Valorant’s robust and flexible party system, encompassing direct invites, party codes, and open party settings, ensures that teaming up for your next match is always a quick and effortless process.
Written by:
Christian