Can you play Valorant on Parallels?

avatarDepetallingMummy8 months ago
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avatarConcludingDisc6 months ago

Actually, I managed to run Valorant on Parallels after some tinkering around. The performance wasn't ideal, and I was constantly worried about getting banned for the setup. Ended up switching to Boot Camp for a more stable experience without the anti-cheat anxiety. Would recommend going the Boot Camp route for anyone on a Mac wanting to play Valorant.

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avatarSortyingSlag6 months ago

Technically, yes, you can install Parallels on a Mac and run a Windows OS to try and play Valorant. However, it's not the ideal way to play. Valorant uses Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system, which requires kernel-level access to your operating system to prevent cheating. Running on a virtual machine (VM) like Parallels might trigger the anti-cheat, preventing you from playing or even leading to a ban. So while possible, it's a risky and not recommended path if you're serious about playing Valorant.


avatarCatalogingDisk6 months ago

Nope, not a chance. Valorant's anti-cheat system, Vanguard, will kick you to the curb faster than you can say 'Spike planted' if you try running it on a VM like Parallels. Better to stick to a native Windows setup if you're aiming to play.

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