Valorant is one of the most popular online first-person shooter games right now. However, it has not been released for all platforms and you can only play it on Windows currently.
We might see a Mac version of the game in future. As of now, you need a Windows system to run this game on your Mac. Luckily, you can make that possible by installing Windows on your Mac.
So, you must find a suitable Windows version for your device to run Valorant on it.
Here, we will look at how to do that in some simple steps. Follow the instructions given below to successfully run Valorant on Mac.
Download Windows on Your Mac to Play Valorant
Installing Windows is the only way to play Valorant on your Mac device right now. So, there are no alternatives in case you are wondering. You can accomplish a Windows installation on your Mac using the in-built Boot Camp utility. Apart from that, you can find various suitable third-party applications for his task.
Both methods of installing Windows have some advantages and disadvantages as we shall see. If you use a third-party app, you must follow its instructions to complete the installation.
In case you prefer the Boot Camp utility, you must proceed with the following steps:
Check the System Requirements of the Game
You must make sure that your device fulfils the system requirements to play Valorant on Mac. In other words, you must make sure that your Mac computer can install the required Windows system.
So, which Windows version system do you need to play Valorant? If you are wondering, you need a Windows 7 or later 64-bit system.
You must also check the other requirements of the games apart from that. You can then install Windows on your Mac if it fulfils the requirements.
Make Space on Your Hard Drive
You must also clear the space required for Windows installation on your drive. The amount of data you must clear depends on the Windows version you want to install, and 64-bit systems need significantly more space than 32-bit versions.
Also, you must try to install Windows 10 to play Valorant on Mac. You need at least 32 GB of free space on your hard drive. After clearing the data for enough space, proceed with creating a partition on your hard drive.
Clean Junk Files
Your Mac device might have many junk files on its hard drive. You can use the CleanMyMac software to clear them from your device. So, download the app and run a scan with it. Clicking on Run will find and remove all junk files from your Mac system.
Back-Up Your Data
You might install Windows on your Mac successfully in most cases. But, errors are not uncommon during Windows installations after all. And that poses a risk to all your important files on the device.
You should therefore make sure to back them up before proceeding with Windows installation. The Time Machine on your Mac can help you with that. Use the free storage on your iCloud or expand it, if required.
Install Windows on Your Mac
Make sure to complete all the previous steps before starting the Windows installation. Once you have done that, you are only a few steps away from playing Valorant on Mac.
Take the following steps to accomplish the Windows installation once you are ready:
Get the Windows System Disk Image
You must download the Windows disk image from the official website if you have not already. Also, make sure to download it only from the official website. Go to the menu for selecting the system version and select a suitable one.
As mentioned earlier, you must try to get Windows 10 for running Valorant on Mac. Select the language of the installation and download the 64-bit version. This will save the disk image file on your Mac.
Create a Boot Camp Partition
Boot Camp will automatically create a partition unless you are using a flash drive to install Windows. Open the Boot Camp Assistant and go to the Applications section.
Then, open the Utilities folder and click on Continue to automatically find the system image file. Opt for installing this file on your Mac to start the Windows installation.
Complete the Installation Procedure
Finishing the Windows installation is quite an easy task on your Mac. All you need to do is follow the on-screen instructions. You need to type in your password first, which will open the Windows setup screen.
Then, select a language before you click on the Install Now option to start the procedure. Do you have a product key? If yes, then you must enter it when prompted. Otherwise, you must click on ‘I don’t have a product key’.
Select a suitable edition for the Windows system if that option is available. Then, select the drive named ‘Bootcamp’ and click on Next to install the new system. You must then select the ‘Customize Your Installation’ option on the setup page.
Create a Windows account and click on Next. You can enable or disable the Cortana Personal Assistant in the last step.
Your Mac will boot Windows once you complete the aforementioned steps. Then, you must agree to the license agreement and wait for the installation to complete. Click on Finish once you are done to reboot your Mac.
How to Boot Windows On Mac?
Restarting the Mac in the usual way will boot the Mac system on it. So, how do you boot the Windows system on it? You must turn off the device first to do that. Then, hold down the Alt key while turning it back on. This will bring up the option to boot one of the systems on your screen.
If it does not, then there might be an issue with the Windows installation. In that case, you can try restarting the device again, as mentioned above. You might have to install Windows again if that does not work.
