valorant

Valorant lets players switch Vanguard to on-demand, ending 24/7 run

Riot is adding an on-demand mode for Vanguard, allowing players to stop its continuous background operation. The change ends Vanguard’s 24/7 presence on PCs. Riot says the update responds to long-standing player requests.

• Vanguard now has an on-demand mode
• Stops Vanguard’s constant 24/7 operation
• Players can disable background running
• Responds to long-standing player requests