Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system just like Windows and Mac OS. Linux is assembled under the model of free and open-source software development and distribution. The defining component of Linux is the Linux Kernel. Kernel was first released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds.
While it is not officially supported on Linux OS or VMs (cloud gaming), theoretically, it is possible to play Valorant from Linux.
That's because of the fact that most users who play games are Windows users. Approximately 2% of computer users have Linux as their operating system. According to that infinitesimal amount of users, it doesn't make sense for Riot Games to spend money and resources to create a Valorant version that supports Linux as they won't gain much out of it.
Even though you technically cannot play Valorant on Linux, there are alternative ways you try to get the game running on your computer.
First Way is to Create a Dual Boot System:
This means that you will have Linux as your main operating system and Windows as your main operating system for playing such games as Valorant. Follow the steps below to proceed.
Second way is to get a Dedicated Server:
What a Dedicated Server means is that if you own another PC that has Windows as an operating system, and for example you have Linux, you could download NoMachine on both systems and get access to the other PC on your Linux. Then, you could launch Valorant and play it through your Linux operating system. The game won't run as perfect as we wish but it will still run.
Conclusion: The only way to get Valorant running is to somehow get access to Windows on your Linux system. Riot Games and Vanguard anti-cheat doesn't and won't support Linux. Valorant is not available on GeForce NOW or any cloud gaming service due to the fact that Valorant uses Rootkit. We hate to say it but most likely Valorant will never be available on Linux or GFN.
To sum it all up. If you have a PC that has been released after 2018, it probably has the above-mentioned hardware and can easily run Valorant.
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