After nearly four years of anticipation, Riot Games has finally broken the silence with exciting news: their popular tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is set to make its way to mobile devices. Riot has teamed up with Tencent's Lightspeed Studios to bring this thrilling game to your fingertips. While a specific release date remains under wraps, the initial launch is planned for China, paving the way for a global rollout.
Valorant, which masterfully blends the precise gunplay of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities reminiscent of Overwatch, offers an engaging experience. The game's core mode features intense 13-round 5v5 matches where players have one life per round, often involving defusal and planting objectives familiar to fans of tactical shooters.
The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed comes as no surprise, given their shared ownership under Tencent. However, this official announcement is a much-needed update after the long wait for Valorant Mobile news.
With Android's widespread popularity in China, a multi-OS release seems all but certain. Beyond the confirmation of Lightspeed's involvement and the planned China-first strategy, details remain sparse. Riot has assured fans that a wider release is on the horizon, though global availability may be delayed due to ongoing trade issues affecting the smartphone market.
While waiting for Valorant to hit mobile screens worldwide, eager gamers don't have to limit themselves to other genres. Check out our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to keep your trigger finger sharp and ready for action.
