Valorant UE5 upgrade space requirement revealed

It has already been confirmed that Riot Games will be upgrading Valorant ^[1] to Unreal Engine 5, instead of Unreal Engine 4. While this means players can expect smoother animations and better performance, it also means that players will have to download a sizable update when the change drops.

Fortunately, it has already been revealed how much space players must prepare on their storage device when the update drops. Additionally, players also have an idea of where they should move their Valorant download and when the change will drop.

Without any further delays, here’s what you need to know about the storage requirements for Valorant moving to Unreal Engine 5.

How much space do we need for Valorant’s Unreal Engine 5 update?

According to an official Riot Games FAQ page, players should expect to reserve more than 30 GB of storage space when Valorant’s Unreal Engine 5 update drops. This doesn’t mean the update will add 30 GB to the base storage requirement, as the FAQ also states that the overall download will actually be decreased compared to what it is now.

For context, players require at least 60 GB if they want to download and play Valorant before the Unreal Engine 5 update. Decreasing this suggests that the overall download may be around the 30 GB mark. This also suggests that it may be a more viable option for some players to completely uninstall and then reinstall Valorant so they don’t have to make any space in their storage.

Thanks to the Unreal Engine 5 update, players can expect the game’s startup to require more time. After all, there will be more high-quality assets for players to load. To counter this, players should likely install or move their Valorant download to an SSD, since that ensures faster loading time.

When will Valorant’s Unreal Engine 5 upgrade drop?

Valorant’s Unreal Engine 5 upgrade is expected to drop on July 29, alongside the next patch. Nvidia has already released a new driver update for this upgrade, stating that it will continue to include support for Nvidia Reflex.

References

1. [1] "official Valorant homepage". playvalorant.com. Retrieved July 24, 2025