How to play Valorant on Linux
Short answer? You really can't. Vanguard, Valorant's anti-cheat, is the biggest roadblock for Linux users. Save yourself the headache.
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Playing Valorant on Linux can be quite the puzzle since it's officially a Windows-only game. But where there's a will, there's a way, right? You'll need to use Wine or a similar compatibility layer, but here's the kicker: Valorant's anti-cheat system, Vanguard, doesn't play nice with it. So honestly, even if you manage to get it running, the experience might not be what you're hoping for. Some folks have tried virtual machines with a Windows installation, but that's a whole other level of commitment and might still hit anti-cheat roadblocks.
Actually, tried running it through a VM with GPU passthrough. It's not perfect and takes some tech savvy to set up, but it sorta works if you're desperate to play Valorant on Linux. The game ran, but don't expect seamless play or to escape the watchful eye of Vanguard.
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