After nearly four years of anticipation, Riot Games has finally announced that their popular tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is set to make its way to mobile devices. The development will be handled by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, with the game slated for an initial release in China, paving the way for a broader rollout.
Valorant blends the precision of tactical gunplay with unique agent abilities, positioning itself between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. The game's core mode features intense 13-round, 5v5 matches where players engage in a single-life-per-round format, often centered around defusal or planting objectives, reminiscent of Counter-Strike's gameplay.
The collaboration between Riot Games and Lightspeed Studios comes as no surprise, given their shared ownership under Tencent. This official confirmation breaks the long silence on Valorant Mobile and brings much-needed clarity to fans eagerly awaiting its arrival.
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With Android's massive popularity in China, a multi-OS release seems all but assured. However, beyond Riot's confirmation of the partnership with Lightspeed and the China-first strategy, details remain sparse. While a global release is on the horizon, ongoing trade issues, particularly those affecting smartphone markets vital for mobile gaming, might delay the announcement of an exact launch date worldwide.
As we await further news on Valorant's mobile debut, fans with an itch for action don't need to settle for non-shooter games. Why not explore our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to keep your trigger finger sharp?
