How to fix version mismatch error in VALORANT (2025)

VALORANT hasn’t been without its fair share of issues since it launched in 2020, especially when it comes to error codes. One of the most common known errors is “Version Mismatch,” which tends to pop up when trying to connect and play the game with friends.

The last thing you want is an error slowing down the only free time you have for gaming. Errors like this are the bane of gamers’ existence, and we at Dot Esports mean to stop them altogether.

Fear not, soon you’ll be gaming in no time. The version mismatch error will be long gone and you’ll know how to fix it every time.

What is the version mismatch error in VALORANT?

In VALORANT, you may see the “version mismatch” alert below your friend’s name when you try to send them a request to join your or their party. You may also see it if you try to queue for a match while a patch is being deployed: A lot of players have reported being kicked out of ongoing matches and then facing the error when they tried to rejoin.

The version mismatch error usually indicates that you’re on an old version of VALORANT. Sometimes, the fix is as easy as updating the game to its latest build. But it can also be caused by internal issues.

How to fix the Version Mismatch error in VALORANT

Make sure the game is up to date

When you try to launch VALORANT during a patch or hotfix drop, it’s possible to accidentally load into an old version and run into the version mismatch error.

To fix this, you need to exit the game first and then the Riot Client app from the system tray. Relaunch the client and then the game, and you should see the pending update this time. Download and install the update to load into the newest version: This should fix the error for good.

Verify game files

If the version mismatch error prevails even after completing pending updates, try repairing game files. Just follow these steps: 

1. Open the Riot Client app.
2. Select your profile icon on the top right and then Settings.
3. Select VALORANT and then click on the dropdown under Current Patchline. Select LIVE.
4. Finally, click on Repair.

Let the process complete and then launch the game.

Make sure you and your friends are on the same version

This is an important check-in if you’ve got the Influencer build or any other versions of the game on your PC. You can switch between versions from the Riot Client app: Go to Settings > VALORANT > Current Patchline.

Check for prevailing server outages or netcode hiccups

Most VALORANT patch drops are a breeze, while some can give players a hard time due to unprecedented internal issues. Check if your friends or other regional players on your platform are seeing the same error despite being on the latest version of the game: It could be a bug that requires Riot’s attention. 

In this case, you may need to wait until the developer fixes the root cause.

Reinstall VALORANT

If none of the above works, you may need to uninstall VALORANT and Riot Client and then reinstall both. This may be annoying, but sometimes, the only way to fix the version mismatch error.