Installation
Icarus is available as a Windows desktop application through the Microsoft Store. Follow these steps to get started.Download from Microsoft Store
The easiest way to install Icarus is through the Microsoft Store:Search for Icarus
Search for “Icarus: Valorant Strategies & Line ups” or visit the direct link:Download Icarus on Microsoft Store
System requirements
Icarus requires the following to run:- Operating system: Windows 10 or later
- Architecture: x64 (64-bit)
- WebView2 Runtime: Required for embedded web content (automatically installed with Windows 11, may need manual installation on Windows 10)
If you’re running Windows 10 and encounter issues with embedded content, you may need to install the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime manually.
First launch
When you first launch Icarus, the app will:- Initialize local storage in your application support directory
- Set up Hive databases for strategies and folders
- Display the main folder navigator interface
Importing existing strategies
If you or your teammates have existing Icarus strategy files (.ica format), you can import them:
- Click the Import .ica button in the top toolbar
- Select your
.icafile from the file picker - The strategy will be loaded and ready to view or edit
The
.ica file format is Icarus’s native strategy export format, allowing you to share strategies between computers or with teammates.Updates
Icarus automatically checks for updates when you launch the app. Updates are delivered through the Microsoft Store, ensuring you always have the latest features and bug fixes. The current version is displayed in the window title:Icarus: Valorant Strategies & Line ups {version}