Riot Games Is Making Moves to Target Smurfs in VALORANT

Riot Games is making moves to target smurfs in VALORANT

Smurfing has been an issue in VALORANT since the game’s release. It’s no secret that some players create alternate accounts to either help friends climb the ranks or simply troll matches in lower elo. Now, Riot Games is taking new steps to reduce the amount of smurfs in VALORANT. Let’s break down how. Riot responds to VALORANT Champions 2025 stage complaints Fans have criticized the VALORANT Champions 2025 venue in Paris for looking low budget…

Riot Games Launches Mobile Verification Beta to Combat VALORANT Smurfing

Riot Games has introduced a mobile verification beta system through the Riot Mobile app as part of its largest anti-smurfing initiative to date for VALORANT. The beta program, which launched on September 16, 2025, specifically targets high-risk accounts, including players ranked Ascendant and above in North America, Latin America, Brazil, and Korea, as well as accounts suspected of sharing or boosting activities. The initiative responds to growi…

Riot Games Launches Mobile Verification Beta to Fight VALORANT Smurfing Crisis

Riot Games has introduced a new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system via its Riot Mobile app, a major step forward in the fight against smurfing in VALORANT. The beta program, launched on September 16th in North America, Latin America, Brazil, and Korea, is the firm’s most extensive anti-smurfing measure to date. Targeting High-Risk Accounts The mobile verification requirement is directly aimed at Ascendant-tier players and up, as well as su…