Valorant Update Stuck at 0.1 KB? Here’s How to Fix It

Valorant has been a widely popular first-person shooter game across the globe and is made by Riot Games who is an influential game developer in the industry. Despite this, bugs and glitches are common and players have now started facing issues while updating their game. 

After the recent update, one common problem is the update being stuck at 0.1 KB, which is extremely frustrating when you have friends waiting for you to join the lobby and start the queue. If you’re experiencing something along the lines, don’t worry this guide provides various solutions to try and fix the issue.

1. Possible Causes of the Issue

Several factors could be responsible for the update getting stuck, including:

• Unstable or slow internet connections
• Riot Client-related issues
• Firewall or antivirus interference
• Corrupt or missing game files
• Server-side problems from Riot Games

Eight Potential Fixes for the Stuck Update

2. Check Riot Server Status

Before troubleshooting, players should check whether Riot's servers are experiencing downtime. The official Riot Games Service Status page or @RiotSupport on Twitter can provide real-time updates. If servers are down, waiting for Riot to resolve the issue is the best course of action.

3. Restart PC and Riot Client

A simple reboot of both the computer and the Riot Client can often resolve minor glitches and refresh the connection.

4. Verify Internet Connection

Unstable networks can lead to downloads stalling. Players should restart their router and test their speed using Speedtest.net. Disabling any active VPNs or proxies may also help.

5. Run Riot Client as Administrator

Granting administrator privileges can bypass permission-related issues. This can be done by right-clicking the Riot Client icon and selecting "Run as administrator" after closing it completely via Task Manager.

6. Temporarily Disable Firewall and Antivirus

Security programs may block Valorant updates. Players can disable their antivirus and Windows Defender Firewall temporarily by:

• Navigating to Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall > "Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off"
• Selecting "Turn off" and re-enabling it after the update is complete.

7. Change DNS Settings

Switching to Google or Cloudflare DNS can improve download speed. This can be done by:

• Opening Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
• Selecting "Change adapter settings" and right-clicking the active network to access "Properties"
• Choosing Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and entering:
• Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
• Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4
• Restarting the PC and attempting the update again.

8. Repair Valorant via Riot Client

Players can initiate a file repair by opening the Riot Client, selecting Valorant, and choosing the "Repair" option in settings. This process will scan and fix any missing or corrupt files.

9. Reinstall Riot Client and Valorant

If none of the above solutions work, reinstalling the game may be necessary:

• Uninstall Valorant and Riot Client via Control Panel > Programs & Features
• Delete the Riot Games folder from C:\Program Files
• Restart the PC and download a fresh copy of Valorant from Riot’s official website.

Also Read: Why Valorant’s Replay System Keeps Getting Pushed Back: An Industry Insider Explains

Final Steps

If the issue persists, players are advised to contact Riot Support for further assistance. Riot Games has yet to acknowledge a widespread issue with the update process, but affected users continue to seek solutions online.