What to know

  • Valorant Mobile is launching first in China, with pre-registration now open for Chinese players.
  • The game is co-developed by Riot Games and Lightspeed Studios, known for PUBG Mobile.
  • No official global release date has been announced; the rollout will expand to other regions later.
  • Chinese players who pre-register will receive exclusive in-game rewards.

Valorant, the popular 5v5 tactical shooter from Riot Games, is making its official debut on mobile devices, but only in China for now. Riot Games has partnered with Lightspeed Studios, a Tencent-owned developer recognized for its work on PUBG Mobile, to bring the mobile version of Valorant to life.

This collaboration aims to deliver the same strategic gameplay and agent abilities that fans enjoy on PC, now adapted for smartphones with optimized controls and features.

The announcement was made on April 21, 2025, confirming that pre-registration for Valorant Mobile is now open exclusively to Chinese users. Players in China can sign up through the official website, where they will also have access to exclusive pre-registration rewards such as dynamic sprays and limited-edition player cards. These bonuses will be available when the next testing phase begins.

While the game has undergone multiple closed beta tests in China over the past year, there is still no confirmed release date for the full launch. However, the beta version is already available for play in select regions within China, indicating that the game is nearing completion.

Riot Games has stated that the initial launch in China will serve as a starting point, with plans to expand Valorant Mobile to other countries in the future.

For now, global fans of Valorant will need to wait for further updates regarding international availability. The developers have emphasized their intention to bring the mobile experience to as many players as possible, but the focus remains on the Chinese market for the initial phase.

As the rollout progresses, more information about the global release is expected to follow.

Via: TheVerge