Valorant Mobile Set to Launch in China with Riot and Lightspeed Partnership

After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally announced that their tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is making its way to mobile devices. The development is being handled by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios. While a specific release date hasn't been set, the rollout will begin in China, paving the way for a broader release.

Valorant blends the tactical gunplay of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities akin to Overwatch, offering a thrilling 13-round, 5v5 match format. Each player gets one life per round, adding a layer of intensity, especially with the familiar objective of planting or defusing a bomb, much like in Counter-Strike.

The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed comes as no surprise given their shared ownership by Tencent. This official confirmation is a much-needed update following the prolonged silence about Valorant's mobile version.

Given the widespread use of Android in China, a multi-OS release seems almost certain. Riot has confirmed that Lightspeed is working on the project and that the initial launch will target China, with hopes of expanding globally. However, due to ongoing trade issues affecting the smartphone market crucial for mobile gaming, it might be some time before we receive a definitive global release date from Tencent, Lightspeed, and Riot.

In the meantime, if you're eager to keep your shooting skills sharp, don't limit yourself to other genres. Check out our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to keep the excitement going until Valorant Mobile arrives.

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