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. 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. Early feedback from previous limited internal testing in China indicated that the mobile version delivers a surprisingly smooth and intuitive experience. Riot Games has confirmed that Valorant Mobile will launch on August 19 for both iOS and Android devices. Seeing its success on computers, Riot Games announced in 2021 that they were working on a mobile version to bring the same thrill to smartphones. Now, after months of feedback and improvements, Valorant Mobile is ready for its big debut in China. Riot Games is bringing its popular tactical shooter, VALORANT, to mobile devices, aiming to deliver the same precise gunplay and strategic team-based combat that fans love. Read more in our articles including "Valorant Mobile Launches First in China, Global Rollout Still Unclear" and "Valorant Mobile Launches in China August 19".
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. 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. Early feedback from previous limited internal testing in China indicated that the mobile version delivers a surprisingly smooth and intuitive experience. Riot Games has confirmed that Valorant Mobile will launch on August 19 for both iOS and Android devices.
Our coverage of China mobile games includes: "Valorant Mobile Launches First in China, Global Rollout Still Unclear"; "Valorant Mobile Launches in China August 19"; "Riot Games Unveils VALORANT Mobile Spec Requirement Ahead of Esports Debut". Each article provides unique insights and information.