Game crashing on launch since new patch?

Game shows the splash screen and seems to load for a while, and I eventually get the error in the screenshot. This happens if I try to launch Valorant directly, and also if I try to launch via the Riot client. Would appreciate if anyone has a fix or info on if this is a known issue.
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Support Agent
Support Agent2w ago
The error you are encountering suggests a critical issue in launching VALORANT, possibly related to the recent patch. Here are a few steps you can follow to try to resolve this issue: 1. Restart VALORANT and Riot Client: Close both completely and try restarting them. 2. Check for Updates: Make sure your Riot Client and VALORANT are fully updated. 3. Run as Administrator: Right-click the VALORANT shortcut and select "Run as administrator." 4. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date. 5. Repair VALORANT: Open the Riot Client, go to the VALORANT settings, and select the option to repair. 6. Reinstall Riot Vanguard: Uninstall Riot Vanguard via Control Panel and then restart VALORANT so it reinstalls Vanguard. 7. Background Applications: Disable any unnecessary background applications that might be causing conflicts. 8. Reinstall VALORANT: As a last resort, completely uninstall and reinstall the game. If the issue persists, consider submitting a support ticket to Riot Games with the crash dump. More details can be found on Riot's support page: Riot Games Support.
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