Riot Partners with Lightspeed to Launch Valorant Mobile in China Soon

After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally announced that their tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is set to make its way to mobile devices. The development of Valorant Mobile is being handled by Lightspeed Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent, marking a significant step forward for fans eagerly awaiting this release. Although an exact launch date remains undisclosed, Riot has confirmed that the initial rollout will begin in China, with plans for a broader global release to follow.

Valorant distinguishes itself with a unique blend of precise, tactical gunplay and varied agent abilities, positioning it as a hybrid between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. The game's core mode features intense 5v5 matches that span 13 rounds, where players engage in high-stakes combat with only one life per round. These matches often involve objectives like bomb defusal or planting, elements that will be familiar to fans of Counter-Strike.

The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed Studios comes as no surprise, given their mutual ownership by Tencent. However, this official announcement breaks the long silence surrounding Valorant Mobile and brings much-needed clarity to fans.

ValorousGiven the dominance of Android in China, a multi-OS release seems almost certain. Currently, the only confirmed details are Riot's partnership with Lightspeed and the intention to launch first in China.

This news also hints at future global availability, though potential delays may arise due to ongoing trade issues affecting smartphone markets critical for mobile gaming. As such, a worldwide release date may still be some time away as Riot, Lightspeed, and Tencent navigate these challenges.

While you wait for Valorant to hit your mobile, why not satisfy your gaming cravings with some of the best shooters available on Android and iOS? Keep your skills sharp and your trigger finger ready for when Valorant Mobile finally arrives on your device.