- Valorant is officially coming to mobile, with development now in the hands of Lightspeed Studios.
- A China-first release strategy is planned, with more details to follow.
- Riot's announcement ends nearly four years of speculation and quiet on the project.
After nearly four years of silence, Riot’s acclaimed tactical hero shooter Valorant is finally making its way to mobile devices, developed in collaboration with Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios. Though an official release date remains unconfirmed, the rollout is expected to start in China before expanding worldwide.
Combining elements of Counter-Strike and Overwatch, Valorant blends precise, tactical shooting with unique agent abilities. Its primary mode is a 13-round 5v5 match, where players get only one life per round. This is often layered with a bomb defusal/planting objective that Counter-Strike fans will recognize.
Collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed was widely expected, given both studios are backed by Tencent. Still, the official confirmation is reassuring after such a long wait for Valorant Mobile news.
Moving ForwardGiven Android’s dominant presence in China, players can expect Valorant Mobile to launch on both Android and iOS. For now, Riot has only confirmed that development is underway with Lightspeed and that the initial launch will focus on China.
Fortunately, this also suggests a broader global release will follow. However, ongoing trade challenges—including smartphone supply chain constraints—mean fans may still face a wait before Tencent, Lightspeed, and Riot announce a worldwide mobile launch date.
In the meantime, if you're eager for action, skip the puzzles and cooking sims. Take a look at our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS today.
