Val 43 error in Valorant: What is it and how to fix it?

How to fix "system has timed out" error in Valorant (Image via Wallpaper Cave)
How to fix "system has timed out" error in Valorant (Image via Wallpaper Cave)

Facing errors in any online multiplayer game is common, and Valorant is no different. Any player encountering an error in-game requires some effort to fix the issue. While playing Valorant, one may face multiple errors within the game, which will be displayed on the screen in the form of an error code.

These error codes are denoted by numbers to make it more convenient for the player base to identify and fix the issues they face. While some are very simple to deal with, others can be complicated to resolve when encountered.

This article will focus on Val 43 “system has timed out” error, detailing a few methods players can follow to fix the issue.


How to fix Val 43 error in Valorant

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The connection error can occur due to various reasons like Riot servers beings down or under maintenance. However, if that isn't the case, the issue could be on the end of the Riot Client. Listed below are some standard solutions that players can use to resolve the Val 43 error in Valorant:

Solution 1: Restarting the game

The easiest solution to fix this error is to restart the game completely. Restarting the game causes the system to attempt to reconnect to Riot servers. If that doesn’t work, you can restart the game again and make sure no other programs are running in the background.

Solution 2: Restarting the system

In case the solution mentioned above doesn’t work, you can try to restart your entire system. Restarting the PC will also cause Riot Vanguard to restart, which may resolve the issue.

Solution 3: Reinstalling the game

Reinstalling the entire game can be helpful as it will remove all the corrupted files from your system and replace them with new ones. To reinstall the game, you must first uninstall it from your system. After uninstalling, you can go ahead and use the Riot Client to install the game back into your system.

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Solution 4: Contacting ISP to solve the problem

If the problem persists, players can contact their ISP (Internet Service Provider). Sometimes, the ISP can mistakenly cause network issues that might prevent them from connecting to Riot servers.


If none of the recommended solutions work, players can contact Valorant support to determine the cause of the problem and fix them.


Note: Suggestions on possible fixes can be left in the comment section below, as it might help other readers deal with this issue.

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Edited by Yasho Amonkar