VALORANT Stuck on Updating: Troubleshooting Guide

VALORANT Stuck on Updating: Step-by-Step Fix

If VALORANT is stuck on Updating, inspect network and disk activity, fully restart Riot Client, then check storage, connection, firewall, and logs.

DostGame 29 January 2024 02:35:33 2 min read 1,307 views

When VALORANT stays on Updating, do not immediately terminate the client: first inspect Riot Client network and disk activity in Task Manager. A static percentage can still mean unpacking, verification, or disk writes. If either activity continues, wait; if both remain at zero for a long period, follow this decision tree.

Is it actually frozen?

Network active: the download may still be running.
Disk active: the package may be installing or verifying; HDDs can take longer.
Network and disk at zero: check process, service status, connection, and free space.
Error code shown: record the full code; VAN and Update Failed are different flows.

Check status and restart fully

Check Riot Games Service Status for maintenance or a regional incident. If local, close the game, exit Riot from the Windows notification area, wait for Riot/VALORANT processes to end, restart Windows, and open the client normally. Permanent administrator compatibility mode is not a universal fix.

Simplify the network path

Disable VPN/proxy and use Ethernet if possible.
Restart the router and pause other large downloads.
Synchronize Windows date and time.
Check official firewall permissions for Riot Client, VALORANT, and Vanguard without permanently disabling protection.

Check storage

Leave headroom on both the game drive and Windows system drive. Patch size alone may not be enough because compressed packages need temporary space. If disk usage reaches 100%, close unrelated disk-heavy apps and do not manually delete installation folders mid-update.

Use the correct percentage guide

See the guides for zero percent, 45 percent, and 90 percent. The patch problems hub separates broader errors.

Collect logs if it persists

Riot Repair Tool currently collects diagnostics and creates a ZIP for a support ticket; it is not a one-click repair button. Attach it with the screenshot, exact time, region, and attempted steps. Reinstall only after the safe checks fail or Riot Support directs it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a static update percentage prove a freeze?

No. The client may be unpacking, verifying, or writing. Check network and disk activity first.

Should I delete VALORANT folders?

No. Deleting folders during installation can corrupt the patch; follow status, restart, network, and storage checks.

Does Riot Repair Tool repair the update?

Its documented role is collecting diagnostic logs and creating a ZIP for Riot Support.