Change Valorant Install Path

Gamers often find themselves needing to relocate their Valorant installation folder. At nearly 50 GB, Valorant is a hefty game, and redownloading it each time can be a significant inconvenience.

Whether it’s the sluggish load times on an HDD or the need to free up space, moving Valorant to a different drive can lead to better performance. Fortunately, there are ways to transfer the game without reinstalling its extensive content. The following guide will demonstrate a straightforward method to move the Valorant installation folder efficiently.

How To Change Valorant Installation Folder To Another Drive

To change Valorant's installation folder to another drive, follow these steps:

Visit the official Valorant website.
Select “Download”.
Wait until the download completes.
Run “Install Valorant.exe”.
Click on „Advanced Options.“
Set the new installation path to your preferred drive.
Complete the installation process.

How To Move Valorant Installation Folder To Another Drive

To move Valorant to another drive without redownloading, follow these steps:

Navigate to the Valorant installation folder.
Right-click the VALORANT folder and select Cut.
Open the destination drive and create a new folder named Riot Games.
Open this new folder and paste the VALORANT folder inside.
Launch the Riot Client.
Click on Valorant and choose Play.
An error message will appear, and the Play button will change to Install.
Click Install.
Select the folder icon next to the install path.
Manually enter the path to the newly pasted VALORANT folder.
Wait for the Riot Client to verify your game files.
Click Play once the verification is complete.