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VAL 62 No GamePods To Ping

Riot lists NoGamepodsToPingFailure under VAL 62, while VAL 60 means PatchInitFailure. Here is how to identify the right problem.

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The quick answer

For NoGamepodsToPingFailure, restart Riot Client first.

VAL 62 (NoGamepodsToPingFailure) is Riot’s code for a network-related game-server connectivity failure. Start with a full Riot Client restart, then check Riot support banners or service status clues. If Riot is having a platform issue, local tweaking will not help much. If Riot looks normal, move on to a few clean connection checks before sending a ticket.

Jump into the guide

01 What does “No GamePods To Ping” mean?

In simple terms, VALORANT is trying to identify reachable game infrastructure and is failing to do it correctly. That can happen because of temporary Riot-side outages, regional routing trouble, or a client/network problem that stops the game from talking to the servers it needs.

Riot’s official list identifies VAL 60 as PatchInitFailure instead. Because Riot also warns about incorrectly displayed codes, use the exact error text to choose the troubleshooting steps. This guide focuses on the NoGamepodsToPingFailure message, not patch initialization. Start with Riot Client and network checks, not graphics, drivers, or BIOS settings.

02 Start with the clean restart path

  1. Close VALORANT fully

    Do not leave the game hanging in the background.

  2. Exit Riot Client completely

    Use the system tray if needed and choose Exit.

  3. Wait, then relaunch

    Open Riot Client again and try once more.

  4. If needed, reboot the PC

    A full restart can clear a stuck network state or stale client process.

03 Check whether Riot is the real problem

If friends in your region cannot queue either, or social media suddenly fills with the same complaint, suspect a Riot-side problem. Riot’s own error-code pages repeatedly point players toward support-site banners when simple restarts do not work.

Everyone is complaining at onceLikely Riot-side or regional.
Only one account or one PC failsMore likely local or account-specific.
Error disappears laterTemporary routing or service instability is the likely cause.

04 Simple connection sanity checks

  • Switch from unstable Wi‑Fi to a more stable connection if possible.
  • Disable any VPN or unusual network-routing tool for the test.
  • Restart the router only if your connection is clearly unstable in other apps too.
  • Avoid stacking “internet fixes” all at once—you want to know what actually changed.
  • If the issue is only in VALORANT while everything else is fine, prioritize Riot-side status checks and a support ticket.
Keep this focused: VAL 62 is not the time to clean-install GPU drivers or edit security settings unrelated to networking.

05 When to send Riot a ticket

Open a support ticket if:

  • Restarting the game, Riot Client, and PC does not help.
  • There are no active Riot support banners.
  • The problem happens consistently on your account or PC.
  • You can describe when it started and whether it affects one or multiple networks.

Include a screenshot of the message and mention that the text reads No GamePods To Ping.

06 Frequently asked questions

Is VAL 62 a ban?

No. It is a connection / service-routing style error, not a punishment message.

Should I reinstall the whole game?

Usually not first. Start with clean restarts and Riot status checks.

Can a VPN cause No GamePods To Ping?

Yes, unusual routing can contribute, so test once with the VPN fully disabled.

What matters most in a support ticket?

The exact wording, the time it started, whether Riot banners were clear, and whether the issue happens on one or multiple networks.

07 Sources & update notes

This article is original Walker Bex writing. Riot warns that some error codes may display incorrectly. Official code descriptions and support guidance checked October 10, 2026.