- Before uninstalling Valorant on a PC, it’s crucial to disable and uninstall Vanguard, the anti-cheat software.
- For a complete removal on PC, you can use the Command Prompt to delete all Valorant-related services and files.
- PS5 users can uninstall Valorant from their PS Library while Xbox users can do so from the My Apps & Games section.
Is Valorant becoming too stressful for you? Has the ranked grind taken a toll on your mental health? Feeling like Valorant is becoming an addiction for you? Whatever may be the case, you might have thought of uninstalling Valorant entirely to hang up the boots or fix glitches or annoying issues. But when you go to uninstall the game, it displays an error and makes you wonder why is Valorant not uninstalling. If that’s the case, do not worry as we explain how to uninstall Valorant in this simple step-by-step guide.
How to Uninstall Valorant on PC
The following methods will guide you through a clean and uninterrupted Valorant uninstallation process. We suggest starting with the simple method, but if it doesn’t work, the CMD method is a reliable alternative. If you are on a console like Xbox or PS5, do not worry. We have also mentioned the quick steps to uninstall the game on consoles.
1. Uninstall Valorant on PC via Settings
Here is how to remove Valorant completely from your Windows 10/11 PC in a few simple steps:
- Disable Vanguard : Right-click the Vanguard icon in your Windows system tray. From the context menu, choose “Exit Vanguard.” Click the Yes button to stop the Vanguard anti-cheat.
- Uninstall Riot Vanguard : To uninstall Vanguard, you first need to press the Windows + I Windows 11 keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app. Then, go to the Apps -> Installed apps section, locate Riot Vanguard, and choose the Uninstall button under the three-dots menu.
- Uninstall Valorant Properly : From the same Installed apps menu, locate Valorant and click the Uninstall button under the three-dots menu.
- Remove Leftover Files : Open File Explorer and go to your game library. Find the Riot Games directory and remove all the folders inside.
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2. Uninstall Valorant Using CMD
If you’ve tried the above methods and still can’t uninstall Valorant, you might be wondering why. Sometimes, Windows app settings or corrupted game files can prevent a clean uninstall. In such cases, manually uninstalling Vanguard and Valorant using the Command Prompt can resolve the issue. Before proceeding, confirm that Vanguard is closed in the system tray.
- To begin, open the start menu on Windows and type CMD.
- Click on Run as an administrator in the right pane.
- First, paste ‘sc delete vgc’ in the CMD window and press Enter.
- Then, paste ‘sc delete vgk’ and press Enter.
- Once done, restart your system and go to File Explorer .
- Now, locate your Riot Games library and delete all the folders.
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How to Uninstall Valorant on Xbox
To remove Valorant from your Xbox completely, follow the step-by-step process here:
- Go to Xbox Home Screen.
- Open My Games & Apps .
- Select ‘See All’ and find Valorant.
- Press the Menu button and choose ‘Uninstall’ .
How to Uninstall Valorant on PS5
Uninstalling Valorant on PS5 is simple. You can do it by following the steps here:
- Locate Valorant on your PS5 home screen or library.
- Press the Options button on your controller.
- Select “ Delete ” from the menu and wait for the uninstallation.
Why Uninstall Valorant?
Sometimes you can encounter several issues and errors like critical error occurred or Windows TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot issues in Valorant. To resolve most of the errors, you have to commit to a fresh installation. Common errors that are fixed with a fresh install of Valorant are VAN9001, VAN 128, VAN -102, VAN -104, and more . Another reason to remove the game could be the stressful ranked grind or the toxicity. Yeah, we get it.
But there are restrictions you might deal with when uninstalling Valorant. There’s a chance you are here because you are unable to install Valorant and are seeing an error. That’s because if you go uninstalling the game like any other software, it may not fully remove it from your PC.
The main reason behind this is the Riot Vanguard anti-cheat system in place. Vanguard limits you from uninstalling Valorant from your device directly which also ends up occupying a lot of storage size in your PC. This can be a hassle for any gamer who does not follow the steps too carefully.
No. All of your progress in Valorant is saved on your Riot account in a cloud save. You can access your progress whenever you log in with the same ID.
Unfortunately, you cannot uninstall the game from inside the Riot client. However, when you follow our mentioned steps it will remove the Riot client along with the game.
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- Valorant Night Market for the Season 2026, Act 1 will start on February 5, 2026.
- The new skins added to the Market were the Combat Crafts, Aperture, and Wonderstallion weapon skin bundles.
- To purchase the skins, go to Night Market -> Click the Cards -> Reveal Skins -> Purchase your desired skin.
The Valorant Night Market is one of the most anticipated events each season. During this limited-time event, players have six cards, each containing different weapon skins from previous Valorant skin bundles. The best part is that these skins come at a discounted price. The discounts can go up to 50%, which is worth it. So, for those wondering when the next Valorant Night Market is, we’ve compiled the Season 2026 event details and what skins will be included here.
When is the Next Valorant Night Market (Confirmed Date)
After the end of the February Night Market, Riot Games has finally revealed the official dates for the next night market. As per the official social media post, Valorant’s next Night Market will start on February 5, 2026, and end on March 2, 2026. The previous Night Market ended on January 6th, 2026, with the beginning of Valorant Season 2026 Act 1.
We have included the official release date and time for Valorant’s next Night Market for certain regions in the list below:
- Los Angeles – 5:00 PM PDT (February 5, 2026)
- New York – 8:00 PM EST (February 5, 2026)
- Frankfurt – 1:00 AM CET (February 6, 2026)
- Mumbai – 5:30 AM IST (February 6, 2026)
- Seoul, Tokyo – 9:00 AM KST / JST (February 6, 2026)
- Sydney – 11:00 AM AEDT (February 6, 2026)
The night market usually runs for around 20+ days, while the December 2024 market was live for three weeks. As you might know, the cards will not refresh during this duration. You can get the revealed skins until the Night Market ends at a discounted price. As per the official dates, the next Night Market will end on March, 2025. This will be right before Season 2026 begins.
New Night Market Skins in February 2026
The February Night Market will have new skins from the Convex, Daydreams, Endeavour, Fortune’s Hand, Galleria, Infantry, Intergrade, Luxe, Prism II, Reverie, Rush, Sensation, Smite (1.0), Switchback, Wonderstallion, and more bundles. This was added to an already large pool of Valorant weapon skin bundles on offer. However, it doesn’t include any weapon skin priced over 1,775VP.
At least two premium-tier skins are guaranteed on the reveal for every player. Moreover, note that any melee weapon priced at 4,350VP and above is not included in the Night Market.
Upcoming New Skins
- Combat Crafts
- Aperture
- Wonderstallion
How to Access Valorant Night Market
I may have never been lucky in the skins department of the Valorant store, but the night market always thrills me for one reason. Yes, we’re talking about the Night Market skins reveal ceremony we have all seen our favorite streamers hype and enjoy. I am sure someone who never got a good night market also loves this part.
Well, it is not a ceremony-like thing but follow the steps below to know how to reveal your skin in the Night Market:
First of all, make sure you check the dates above for the Night Market as they have a limited time.
Now, when Night Market is live, open Valorant. On the home screen, look for the card icon on the top right of your screen.
Once you click the icon, there will be six mystery cards on your screen.
The colors on the cards define the rarity of skins you will get. Click each card to reveal your Night Market skins.
Got to Nightmarket
Click on the Cards
Reveal the Skins
That’s how you can reveal the skin in Night Market. Now, choose the skin you want to buy for a special discount by clicking on the skin.
Can I Reroll Night Market Skins in Valorant?
No. Unfortunately, you must be fortunate to have good skins in the Night Market. Once you reveal these skins, you cannot reroll them in the current period of the Night Market in Valorant. There is also no refresh or reset for the market.
So, you will have to choose from these skins only if you want to purchase anything from the market. Well, you can also wait for two more months to see your next Night Market skins.
Previous Valorant Night Market Dates
This list below compiles all Night Market appearances since its debut in December 2020 (Episode 1, Act 3):
- December 11, 2025 – January 6, 2026 (Season 2025, Act 6)
- September 25, 2025 – October 9, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 5)
- July 10, 2025 – July 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 4)
- June 5, 2025 – June 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 3)
- April 9, 2025 – April 29, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 2)
- February 13, 2025 – March 4, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 1)
- December 16, 2024 – January 7, 2025 (Episode 9, Act 3)
- September 26, 2024 – October 22, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 2)
- August 15 – August 28, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 1)
- May 22 – June 12, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 3)
- April 10 – April 29, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 2)
- January 31, 2024 – February 28, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 1)
- December 13, 2023 – January 8, 2024 (Episode 7, Act 3)
- October 11, 2023 – October 30, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 2)
- August 9, 2023 – August 28, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 1)
- June 14, 2023 – June 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 3)
- April 5, 2023 – April 25, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 2)
- February 15, 2023 – February 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 1)
- December 7, 2022 – January 4, 2023 (Episode 5, Act 3)
- September 28, 2022 – October 11, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 2)
- July 20, 2022 – August 2, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 1)
- May 18, 2022 – May 31, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 3)
- April 6, 2022 – April 19, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 2)
- February 9, 2022 – February 22, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 1)
- December 9, 2021 – December 21, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 3)
- September 29, 2021 – October 12, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 2)
- July 28, 2021 – August 10, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 1)
- June 2, 2021 – June 15, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 3)
- April 8, 2021 – April 20, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 2)
- February 11, 2021 – February 23, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 1)
- December 10, 2020 – January 11, 2021 (Episode 1, Act 3)
No, the Night Market stays there for 20+ days. You can only purchase skins at a discounted price during that. Once the market expires, the skins will go away from the market and prices will be basic in the store.
Yes and No, Both. You can refund only if the skin comes under the Valorant refund policy . If the skin does not come under the policy then you cannot ask for a refund.
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