After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally announced that their tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is set to make its way to mobile devices. The development is being handled by Lightspeed Studios, a Tencent-owned company, signaling a significant step forward for the game. While an exact release date remains under wraps, the initial launch is planned for China, with hopes of a broader global release to follow.
Valorant combines the precision of tactical gunplay with unique agent abilities, creating a thrilling blend that sits between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. The game's core mode is a 13-round 5v5 match where players have only one life per round and often engage in objectives like bomb defusal and planting, reminiscent of Counter-Strike's gameplay.
The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed, both under Tencent's umbrella, comes as no surprise. However, the official announcement has been eagerly awaited and warmly received by the gaming community after such a long wait for news on Valorant Mobile.
Given the dominance of Android in China, a multi-OS release seems almost guaranteed. Riot has confirmed that development is underway with Lightspeed and that the strategy is to debut in China first. This news also hints at a future global release, although international trade issues, including those affecting smartphones, might delay announcements on a worldwide rollout.
While waiting for Valorant to hit mobile screens globally, fans don't need to limit themselves to non-shooter genres. Instead, why not explore our curated list of the best shooters available for Android and iOS to keep that trigger finger sharp?
