Riot partners with Lightspeed for Valorant Mobile's China launch

After a long wait of nearly four years, Riot Games has finally broken the silence about bringing their popular tactical hero shooter, Valorant, to mobile devices. The development is being handled by Tencent's Lightspeed Studios, marking a significant step towards making Valorant accessible on smartphones. Although an exact release date hasn't been set, the plan is to launch first in China, with hopes of expanding globally thereafter.

Valorant stands out as a thrilling blend of tactical gunplay and unique agent abilities, positioning itself between the likes of Counter-Strike and Overwatch. Its core gameplay involves intense 13-round 5v5 matches where each player gets just one life per round. The objective often revolves around planting or defusing a bomb, a mechanic that will feel right at home for fans of Counter-Strike.

The collaboration with Lightspeed Studios, a fellow Tencent-owned entity, comes as no surprise, but the official announcement is a much-needed update after such a long period of silence on the Valorant Mobile front.

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Given the vast popularity of Android devices in China, it's almost certain that Valorant Mobile will be available across multiple operating systems. Riot has confirmed that Lightspeed is working on the project and that the initial release will target the Chinese market. This news hints at a broader international rollout, although current trade issues and smartphone market dynamics might delay announcements regarding a global launch.

While we eagerly await more details on when Valorant will hit mobile devices worldwide, fans with an itch for action don't have to twiddle their thumbs. Instead, dive into our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to keep the adrenaline pumping until Valorant Mobile makes its way to your screens.