How to Save and Watch VALORANT Replays

Annanda Islam
By Annanda Islam
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Curious to find out how to save and watch VALORANT replays? Stay with us until the end and find out.

VALORANT is a 5v5 tactical shooter inspired by Counter-Strike‘s basic features and Overwatch’s hero-shooter aspects. Despite having tough competition, VALORANT made its way into the hearts of FPS enthusiasts all around the world.

The game has many great features that let you customize your game sessions. However, the one thing VALORANT fell behind its toughest competitor is the replay system.

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How to Save and Watch Replays in VALORANT

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Unfortunately, as of now, VALORANT does not have a built-in replay feature. However, there are alternative methods to watch your replays and analyze your gameplay. In this guide, we’ll guide you on how you can record and watch VALORANT gameplay using your GPU’s software or OBS.

NVIDIA (Using NVIDIA ShadowPlay)

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  • Enable Replay Buffer:
    • Launch GeForce Experience and open the settings.
    • Ensure Instant Replay is turned on in the Privacy Control section.
  • Configure Replay Settings:
    • Click on the overlay icon in GeForce Experience and select Settings.
    • Under the Recordings tab, set the desired duration of the replay buffer.
  • Start Recording:
    • Launch VALORANT and start playing the game.
    • Use the assigned hotkey (default: Alt + F10) to save the desired replay. The buffer will capture the specified duration prior to pressing the hotkey.
  • Watch Replays:
    • In GeForce Experience, click on the overlay icon and select Gallery.
    • You will find your saved replays listed there.

AMD (Using AMD Radeon Software)

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  • Enable Replay Buffer:
    • Launch the Radeon Software and go to the Settings tab.
    • Select Recording from the left sidebar and enable the Instant Replay feature.
  • Configure Replay Settings:
    • In the Radeon Software, click on the Instant Replay section.
    • Adjust the replay duration and other settings according to your preference.
  • Start Recording:
    • Launch VALORANT and start playing the game.
    • Use the assigned hotkey (default: Alt + Shift + R) to save the replay. The buffer will capture the specified duration before pressing the hotkey.
  • Watch Replays:
    • Open the Radeon Software and go to the Gaming tab.
    • Click on Recordings & Media, and you’ll find your saved replays.

Intel Arc (Using OBS)

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  • Enable Replay Buffer:
    • Open OBS and go to the Settings menu.
    • In the Output section, select the Recording tab.
    • Enable the Enable Replay Buffer option.
  • Configure Replay Settings:
    • In OBS, customize various replay buffer settings such as duration and quality.
    • Go to the Settings menu and select the Output section. Look for the Replay Buffer tab.
  • Start Recording:
    • Launch VALORANT and start playing the game.
    • Press the assigned hotkey (default: Ctrl + Shift + F10) to save the buffer when you want to save a replay.
  • Watch Replays:
    • The saved replay files can be found in the output folder you specified in the OBS settings.
    • You can play them using a media player or directly in OBS.

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In conclusion, saving and watching VALORANT replays using NVIDIA, AMD, or OBS can greatly enhance your gaming experience and allow you to review and relive your best moments. By enabling the replay buffer and configuring the settings in the respective software, you can easily capture and save replays during your gameplay.

By Annanda Islam Guide Writer
Annanda Islam is a passionate gamer and writer at GameRiv. With an innate passion for gaming, Annanda loves FPS action and RPG.