Valorant is one of the most popular shooters in the world, with a player base that dwarfs most tactical FPS rivals. Before you download it, here is exactly how much space it takes in 2026.
Valorant is a ~23 GB download on PC as of June 2026, and it takes around 26 GB of disk space once installed. That figure includes the Riot Vanguard anti-cheat, which uses less than 100 MB on its own. Riot recommends keeping at least 40 GB free for updates and temporary files.
Valorant Size by Platform (June 2026)
| Platform | Download Size | Installed Size |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Windows) | ~23 GB | ~26 GB |
| PlayStation 5 | ~26.5 GB | 26-30 GB |
| Xbox Series X/S | ~28 GB | 28-30 GB |
| Valorant Mobile (China only) | ~4 GB | 4-6 GB |
Exact sizes shift slightly with each patch, so treat these as close estimates rather than fixed numbers. If your download stalls or shows a much larger size, the Riot Repair Tool can fix corrupted game files.
How Much Free Space Do You Need?
Riot's official spec page recommends 40 GB of available storage, even though the install itself is around 26 GB. The extra headroom matters because patches download alongside the existing files before replacing them. Install on an SSD if you can, as it noticeably cuts loading and update times.
Why the Install Size Grows Over Time
Valorant gets a patch roughly every two weeks, each adding 100 MB to 2 GB of new agents, maps, and assets. Temporary patch files can also linger after updates. The July 2025 move to Unreal Engine 5 (patch 11.02) cut the game from roughly 35-40 GB down to the mid-20s, and better compression has kept it there since.
How to Reduce Valorant's Size on Disk
You cannot uninstall individual maps or agents, but you can keep the footprint in check:
- Run a repair through the Riot Client (Settings > Repair) to clear corrupted or leftover patch files
- Move the install to a bigger drive via the Riot Client without redownloading
- Do a clean reinstall once a year if the folder has ballooned well past 30 GB
How Big Is Valorant Mobile?
Valorant Mobile needs about 4 GB of storage on Android and iOS, a fraction of the PC version. As of June 2026 it is only playable in China, where it launched in August 2025, and Riot has not confirmed a global release date. Keep an eye on our Valorant Mobile coverage for rollout news.
How Long Does the Download Take?
For the ~23 GB PC download:
- 100 Mbps: ~31 minutes
- 50 Mbps: ~62 minutes
- 25 Mbps: ~2 hours
- 10 Mbps: ~5 hours
Conclusion
At roughly 23 GB to download and 26 GB installed, Valorant remains one of the most storage-friendly competitive shooters in 2026, well under CS2 or Warzone. Keep 40 GB free and you will never have an update fail mid-patch. Once you're in, check out our guides on climbing the ranks or changing the game language.