When checking the VALORANT minimum requirements, you may have noticed that the game requires 30GB of free storage space, including the VANGUARD anti-cheat. However, after installation, some players have been surprised to see the game taking up 3 TB of storage according to the Windows Control Panel’s Program and Features section. This discrepancy has raised concerns among many players, leading them to seek answers online about why VALORANT is taking up 3 TB of storage and how to resolve this issue.
Why is VALORANT taking up 3 TB and how to fix it?
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The issue of VALORANT taking up 3 TB of disk space is more of a visual glitch rather than an actual storage problem. Many players have reported the game occupying a significant amount of storage in the Windows ‘Apps & Features’ section, but in reality, VALORANT only requires around 20 GB to install.
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The 3 TB storage size displayed is simply an error in the game’s reporting system and does not reflect the actual disk space usage. Riot Games has acknowledged this issue and released updates to correct the display error. Players are advised to check their actual disk usage through settings and ensure they have the latest game version installed to address this problem.
- Check Actual Disk Usage: Verify the true storage usage of VALORANT using your device’s storage settings.
- Update the Game: Ensure that VALORANT is updated to the latest version with patches to resolve this issue.
- Reinstall if Necessary: If the problem persists after updates, consider uninstalling VALORANT to remove any corrupted files that may be causing the display error.
