In a nutshell

• Riot Games is launching its first-ever VALORANT game server in the Philippines on August 20, 2025, at 5:00 AM (PHT) with Patch 11.04, promising smoother gameplay and lower ping for Filipino players.
• The Manila server joins the Asia Pacific network alongside Hong Kong and Singapore, offering a hyperlocal option labeled “MNL” without affecting existing matchmaking or tournament eligibility

Riot Games has announced the launch of its first-ever VALORANT game server in the Philippines, set to go live on August 20, 2025, at 5 AM (PHT) alongside Patch 11.04.

This milestone promises smoother gameplay, lower ping, and more stable connections.

VALORANT Manila Server Details

The Manila server becomes the sixth game server in the Asia Pacific region, joining existing game pods in Hong Kong and Singapore. Labeled as “MNL” in the Southeast Asia region tab, the server offers Filipino players a local option that minimizes infrastructure-related issues commonly faced when connecting to overseas servers.

Despite the new addition, Riot Games assures that the Hong Kong server, the primary hub for Pinoy players, will remain unaffected, with matchmaking quality and tournament eligibility staying intact.

The server launch follows VALORANT’s fifth anniversary celebration, which spotlighted Filipino players through community-driven initiatives. These included a tribute video, the “Humans of VALORANT” mini-doc series, and a massive mural in Taguig City that captured iconic Pinoy VALORANT moments.

Jason Roberto, Brand Manager for VALORANT at Riot Games Philippines, shared his excitement:

“The launch of VALORANT’s first-ever gameserver in the Philippines reinforces Riot Games’ commitment to improving the local player experience while celebrating the Filipino players and communities that have fueled the game’s growth.”

“Our priority has always been to enrich the game experience for local players and ensure we’re providing the right level of support to our base. We’re excited for them to try out the Manila gameserver and experience smoother connectivity and more hyperlocal matches that will bring fresh excitement to their games.”