Today, players can secure access to the beta of Valorant through Twitch Drops. However, there are currently issues with the distribution.
Update: The developers have now stated via Twitter that they will pause the stream drops until tomorrow morning in the Pacific Time Zone. They did not provide an exact time, but at 5 PM our time, it will be 8 AM in the Pacific Time Zone. It’s likely that the drops will resume around that time.
Day 1 of Closed Beta has been incredible but humbling as we scale our servers. For now, we have to pause stream drops until tomorrow morning (PT). We'll let you know as soon as they're back. We hear your questions and concerns about CB access and will clarify as soon as we can.
— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) April 8, 2020
Issues with Twitch Drops: Players should have been able to secure access to the Valorant Beta today. Access is distributed in the form of Twitch Drops to viewers of certain Valorant streams. We have summarized all information about the beta registration and a list of streamers for you.
However, there are currently issues with the Twitch Drops. The drops are being temporarily suspended as the developers need to resolve current server issues. The developers explained this on their official Twitter channel:
Should I keep watching? The developers state via Twitter that viewers can still be registered for access. Distribution will occur at a later time.
High demand for Twitch Drops for Valorant Beta
Valorant successfully on Twitch: Already at the showcase on Twitch, Valorant achieved great success in viewer numbers. The streams, including the Twitch Drops, have attracted a lot of interest. Valorant had more than 1.5 million viewers in front of the screen on Tuesday evening:
The beta launch is not going completely smoothly due to server issues. However, the developers anticipated this, as they explained before the launch: Due to the current crisis, all developers are working from home, which could lead to problems in the area of server infrastructure.
Have you decided whether you want to participate in the Valorant Beta? How is your access looking? Let us know in our survey about the Valorant Beta!
