VALORANT version mismatch error: How to fix version mismatch

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 the ‘Version Mismatch’ error means in VALORANT

This error originally popped up in the closed beta, with the culprit of the issue being different regions operating on different versions of the game—mostly due to staggered patch releases. All this means is that one of the players trying to connect is using an outdated version of the VALORANT client and will need to update their game before continuing to play.

How to fix the ‘Version Mismatch’ error in VALORANT

Restart VALORANT

In most cases, to solve this issue, simply close out of the game and restart the client, which should prompt you to download the latest version. If you aren’t prompted, you might need to redownload the game or run the installer again to get the newest update loaded onto your computer. 

Once the download is complete, try to connect to the game and you shouldn’t encounter the issue again—at least until another update pops up. 

Some regions do receive patches earlier than others, however, so you won’t always be able to resolve the problem right away. At that point, you’ll just need to wait until the update goes live in your region to download it.

Reinstall VALORANT

Sometimes the most annoying fix is best. There will be occasions when this error cannot be fixed by a simple restart, and the next step is to reinstall VALORANT altogether.

All you have to do is uninstall VALORANT, and then head to the official VALORANT website and download the client again. The issue should be fixed, and you’ll be running onto the bombsite without utility once more.