For Valorant players who prefer to see messages exactly as they’re typed, the in-game chat censor, or profanity filter, can sometimes be more of a hindrance than a help.
Whether it’s blocking innocent words or simply interrupting the flow of conversation, many seek to remove this filter for a completely unfiltered chat experience. Thankfully, Riot Games has made this a straightforward process, accessible directly through the game’s settings.
Step-by-Step: Uncensoring Your Valorant Chat
Removing the explicit language filter in Valorant is a quick adjustment that takes just a few clicks:
- Launch Valorant and Log In: Start the game as usual and enter your account credentials.
- Open the Settings Menu: Once you’re in the game client, locate and click on the gear icon in the top right corner of your screen. This will open the main settings menu.
- Navigate to Controls: Within the settings menu, you’ll see several tabs. Click on the “Controls” tab.
- Go to the Communication Section: Inside the “Controls” tab, you’ll find various sub-sections. Select “Communication.”
- Find “Explicit Language Filter”: Scroll through the communication settings until you find an option specifically labeled “Explicit Language Filter.”
- Disable the Filter: This option will likely be toggled “On” by default. Simply turn this option “Off.”
Once you’ve disabled the “Explicit Language Filter,” all words, including those that were previously censored, will now appear in your in-game chat without any asterisks or other obscuring characters.
Optional: Customizing Your Chat Experience with a Muted Words List
Even after disabling the main profanity filter, Valorant provides an additional layer of customization for your chat experience. This is particularly useful if you want to see most chat unfiltered but wish to block specific words or phrases that you personally find offensive or disruptive:
- In the same Communication settings, look for the “Muted Words List” feature.
- Here, you can add specific words or phrases that you absolutely do not want to see in your chat. After typing each word, press Enter to add it to the list.
This feature allows you to tailor the chat filter precisely to your comfort level, providing a more personalized experience without having to endure a blanket censor on all communications.
Why Do Players Remove the Filter?
The primary reason players choose to disable the chat censor is the potential for the filter to be overly aggressive or inaccurate. Sometimes, the automatic filter can block harmless words, common slang, or phrases from other languages, leading to misunderstandings or disruptions in communication.
Disabling it provides a full, uncensored chat experience, ensuring no context is lost due to an overzealous filter.
Important Reminder: Riot’s Code of Conduct Still Applies
It is crucial to remember that even with the “Explicit Language Filter” turned off, all in-game messages are still subject to Riot Games’ strict code of conduct.
Engaging in toxic, abusive, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate language can still be reported by other players and may result in penalties, including temporary suspensions or permanent bans from the game. Disabling the filter only affects what you see, not the rules governing acceptable behavior.
In summary, taking control of your Valorant chat experience is straightforward. Disabling the game’s profanity filter is as simple as adjusting a toggle in the settings, giving you direct control over what you see in chat while preserving the option to filter only the words you personally choose to block.
Written by:
Christian