VALORANT Error Code 65 is a common problem that players face while starting up the game or in the middle of the game. In this article, we will be discussing what Error Code 65 is and how to fix it.
Error Code 65 stands for PatchAvailabilityInitFailure. To be more precise, it occurs mostly when Riot Client fails to start properly due to a faulty launch of the client.
How to Fix (A complete step-by-step guide)

The fix to the VALORANT Error Code 65 problem is pretty straightforward. Since the code means that there has been a connection error, you can fix it by simply restarting the game.
Here is the step-by-step guide:
- Close VALORANT.
- Close the Riot client.
- Open task manager (Ctrl+shift+Esc)
- Click “More details.”
- From there, check if VALORANT or the Riot client is still running.
- If they are, simply select them and hit “End Task.” (Make sure not to close Vanguard)
- Now restart the client and log into the game.
If you follow these steps carefully, your problem regarding Error Code 65 should be resolved. However, if your problem isn’t resolved after following all these steps, you can create a ticket from the VALORANT Support page.
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