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Riot Games Officially Announces Valorant Mobile with China-First Launch

Pre-registrations and playtests are live in China, with a global rollout planned for Q3 2025.

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Overview

  • Valorant Mobile, developed by Riot Games in partnership with LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, will adapt the popular tactical shooter for touchscreen devices.
  • China is the first market to access the game, with pre-registrations and playtests opening on April 21, 2025, offering exclusive player card rewards.
  • The global release is scheduled for Q3 2025, following the China-first rollout strategy aimed at leveraging the country’s dominant mobile gaming market.
  • The game follows Riot’s previous platform expansions, including its 2024 console debut on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
  • While excitement surrounds the announcement, concerns about data privacy and cross-progression features have been raised in markets like India.