#alorant Mobile

Nearly four years after Riot Games first revealed plans to bring Valorant to mobile devices, the company has confirmed the much-anticipated spinoff is finally on its way—starting with China. Chinese gamers are now able to pre-register for an early playtest, marking a significant milestone for the mobile version of Riot’s popular first-person shooter. Valorant Mobile is being developed in collaboration with Chinese studio LightSpeed Studios, the team behind the successful mobile versions of PUBG and Apex Legends Mobile. Riot also released a new trailer and gameplay video—both currently unlisted—highlighting a mobile experience that closely mirrors the PC and console versions in terms of gameplay, UI, and competitive structure. Valorant’s arrival on mobile isn’t surprising, given the trajectory of the genre. Following in the footsteps of franchise giants like Call of Duty and PUBG, whose mobile versions expanded their audiences significantly, Riot’s move appears calculated and timely. China, with its vast and mobile-centric gaming market, represents a strategic starting point. According to a recent report by Niko Partners, mobile games accounted for over 70% of the total video game revenue in China last year, making it the ideal launchpad for Valorant Mobile. Read more in our articles including "Valorant Mobile Launches First in China, Global Rollout Still Unclear" and "Valorant Mobile Launches in China August 19".