In the list of top hero-shooter games, Valorant is one of the big names and widely played free-to-play games. Valorant offers a wide catalog of several heroes with their own unique abilities. But like other massive titles, this game also has several bugs and issues. We have already covered some problems with the game such as VAL error code 62, and version mismatch error among others. Recently, many players are reporting that they are encountering error codes 60 and 61. If you are also receiving any of these errors, let’s find out what is the meaning of these error codes and how you can fix them.
Fixing Valorant Error Codes 60 & 61
If you encounter error codes 60 and/or 61, then worry not as it is one of the common errors and many other players are running into these errors every now and then. Let’s find out in this guide about the error code 60 & 61 in Valorant and how you can fix them with some quick workarounds.
What is Valorant Error Code 60 and How to Fix It
The exact error message reads – “There was an error connecting to the platform. Please restart your game client – Error Code: 60”. It is one of the common errors and it triggers mostly at the time of launching the game. However, it can also occur in the mid-match.
According to the Valorant official support page, this is a “PatchInitFailure” which means something went wrong during the startup process. To fix it, simply restart the Riot Client, and the error code 60 will get fixed in Valorant.
What is Valorant Error Code 61 and How to Fix It
Some players are also receiving “You have been banned from playing VALORANT Error Code: VAL 61”. This particular error code indicates that you have been banned from playing VALORANT. This error appears when the game client detects any acts or behaviors which are against the terms and conditions of the game.
Unfortunately, error code 61 cannot be fixed as you are banned from playing the game. Generally, the banning period in Valorant varies from 7 days to a permanent ban. However, if you believe that you have been banned from the game incorrectly, then you can raise your complaint to the Valorant Support Page.
After review, if they think that the mistake is from their end, then they will lift the restriction from your account and then you will be able to enjoy the game like other players.
That’s the end of this guide on how to fix Valorant error codes 60 & 61.
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