After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally announced that their popular tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is coming to mobile platforms. This exciting development is in collaboration with Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, with plans initially set for a launch in China before expanding globally.
Valorant, which blends the tactical gunplay of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities reminiscent of Overwatch, offers players an intense 13-round 5v5 match format. Each player has a single life per round, adding a layer of strategy and tension, often revolving around objectives like defusing or planting bombs, a mechanic familiar to fans of Counter-Strike.
The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed comes as no surprise, given their shared parent company, Tencent. However, the official confirmation is a welcome update after such a long wait for news on Valorant Mobile.
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Given the dominance of Android in the Chinese market, a multi-OS release seems highly likely. Riot has confirmed that Lightspeed is working on the development and that the initial rollout will target China. While this hints at a broader release eventually, ongoing trade issues and the smartphone market's volatility might delay a worldwide launch.
As we await further details on the global release of Valorant Mobile, fans eager to keep their shooting skills sharp can explore our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS. Stay tuned for more updates on when you can experience Valorant's thrilling gameplay on your mobile device.
