On April 7, Riot’s blockbuster game – VALORANT officially launched its free Closed Beta, welcoming gamers from around the world to experience it. Just as initially predicted, this FPS masterpiece from the creator of League of Legends has become the hottest keyword among the Western gaming community.
However, what no one expected was that VALORANT’s appeal has… exceeded the control of the developers themselves. After 24 hours of launch, the influx of players caused the game’s server system to overload, leading to a server crash.
As of now, the login issues have improved, yet players still find it quite challenging to access the game due to long waiting queues.
In addition to the experience, VALORANT also set a new record for viewership on the streaming platform Twitch. The game reached 1.4 million views on its first day, breaking numerous records of other games and climbing to second place in the all-time viewership leaderboard on Twitch – the world’s largest streaming platform. Topping the list is none other than League of Legends.
The allure of VALORANT is also evidenced by the fact that numerous popular streamers such as summit1g, DrDisrespect, and sneakylol are broadcasting their experiences with the game, attracting a massive audience.
It can be said that the impact VALORANT created on the first day of Closed Beta was surprising even for the Riot employees. And it is undeniable that this game had a spectacular launch; the next question is how long Riot Games will be able to maintain the appeal of this blockbuster game.