On September 16th, Valorant players in certain regions reported facing the infamous VAL 43 error when trying to log into the competitive shooter.
For the uninitiated, the Valorant VAL 43 error is generally caused by an issue with the internet connection or game files, and can often be fixed by simply restarting the game.
This time, however, the outage appears to be far beyond the players’ control, and all signs suggest that Riot Games’ servers may be the source of the problem.
According to third-party websites like Downdetector, a significant wave of players have reported running into the same error while trying to log in, which is a clear indication that this is a server-side issue.
So, what can you do to fix the problem and get back into the game at the earliest?
Unfortunately, there’s little that can be done on the player side for now. Restarting the client or troubleshooting your internet connection won’t make a difference in this case. The only real solution is to wait until Riot Games rolls out a fix or stabilizes the servers.
In the meantime, it might be worth keeping an eye on Riot’s official Valorant support channels or social media pages for real-time updates on the situation and an estimated timeline for resolution.