Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the game, there might come a time when you need to change the language settings in Valorant. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, providing additional tips and tricks along the way to enhance your gaming experience. This can be particularly useful if you're trying to understand callouts in different languages to improve your Valorant ranks or if you're playing on international servers.
Changing the Language In-Game
If you're already in a game and want to change the language settings, Valorant makes it easy to do so without leaving your match. Here's how:
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Click the Valorant logo (V icon) in the top-left corner of your screen and select Settings
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In the General tab, find Text Language at the top and select your preferred language from the dropdown menu
Important: You must completely exit both the game and the Riot Client for the changes to take effect. Simply returning to the main menu isn't enough - the client needs a full restart.
Pro Tip: While you're in the Settings menu, explore other customization options. You can optimize graphics for better performance, adjust audio settings, or configure your crosshair. For more optimization tips, check out our Valorant tips guide.
Changing the Language In-Client
If you prefer to adjust your language settings before launching the game, you can do so directly from the Riot Client. Here's how:
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In the Riot Client, click the Settings icon (gear symbol) in the bottom-right corner
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Find Game Language in the settings menu and select your preferred language from the dropdown
Remember to restart the client for the changes to take effect. If Valorant is running, close it completely before restarting the client.
Tip: Changing the language in-client is especially useful if you share your gaming device with someone who prefers a different language. Each player can enjoy the game in their preferred language by switching before launching. For account-specific changes, you might also want to learn about the Valorant refund policy or how to submit a Valorant support ticket for assistance.
Available Languages in Valorant
Valorant supports multiple languages to cater to its global player base. As of 2025, the available languages in Valorant are:
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English
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German
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Spanish (European and Latin American)
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French
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Indonesian
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Italian
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Portuguese (Brazil)
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Arabic
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Polish
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Russian
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Turkish
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Chinese (Traditional)
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Vietnamese
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Thai
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Japanese
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Korean
This wide range of languages ensures that players from around the world can enjoy Valorant in their native language, enhancing the overall gaming experience. With millions of players worldwide, Riot Games continues to expand language support to reach new communities.
Additional Language Tips
Voice Language vs Text Language
Note that Valorant separates voice language from text language. While this guide covers text language, voice packs for agent voices and announcer commentary are downloaded separately and may not be available in all languages.
Regional Restrictions
Some languages may be region-locked or require specific client versions. If you don't see your preferred language, you might need to download a different regional client.
Performance Impact
Changing languages requires downloading additional language packs, which can be several GB in size. Make sure you have enough storage space and a stable internet connection. For storage requirements, see our Valorant download size guide.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily change the language settings in Valorant to suit your preferences. Whether you're learning a new language, playing with international friends, or simply prefer gaming in your native tongue, Valorant's multilingual support has you covered. Don't forget to explore other customization options and check out the Valorant Public Beta Environment if you want to test new features before they go live.