- Valorant is officially heading to mobile, with Lightspeed Studios confirmed as the developer
- China will be the first market to receive the mobile version, with other regions to follow
- Riot's announcement breaks nearly four years of silence on Valorant Mobile development
After years of speculation, Riot Games has finally confirmed Valorant's mobile adaptation through a partnership with Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Studios. While a concrete global release date remains unconfirmed, China appears to be the testing ground for initial rollout.
Blending Counter-Strike's precision shooting with Overwatch's character abilities, Valorant offers unique 5v5 tactical gameplay. The signature mode features 13-round matches with single-life mechanics and bomb site objectives, creating intense competition familiar to FPS enthusiasts.
The Riot-Lightspeed collaboration comes as no surprise given their shared Tencent ownership. However, official confirmation provides much-needed clarity after years of uncertainty about Valorant Mobile's development status.
Mobile ExpansionAndroid's dominance in China virtually ensures cross-platform availability. Currently, Riot only confirms Lightspeed's involvement and the China-first strategy, leaving other details for future announcements.
While international release plans seem likely, ongoing trade complexities - particularly affecting smartphone availability - may delay worldwide distribution timelines. Players outside China might need patience before getting official launch dates.
For eager fans wanting mobile shooter action now, our curated selection of top Android and iOS shooters offers quality alternatives while awaiting Valorant Mobile's global arrival.
