Pre-registration forValorant Mobileis now live, but it’s only available in China. Since its release in 2020, the popular free-to-play 5v5 shooter from Riot Games has been available only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A mobile version has been rumored for several years, and it’s finally here, but only one country will be able to play at first.
The officialValorantX account has confirmed that Riot Games has teamed up with Lightspeed Studios (which is owned by Chinese mobile gaming giant Tencent) tobring the popular title to mobile devices, but only in China.According to the X post, the company wants to bring the mobile game to “as many players as possible,” but will be “starting in China and taking it from there.” At the moment, no official release date has been revealed, but thefree-to-play game is now availableto pre-register in China.
Valorant Mobile Release In China Announced With Exciting Trailer
Mobile Version Accommodates Every Agent’s Playstyle
An official trailer has been released to celebrate the game’s planned arrival on mobile devices. The trailer showspopular characters from the title, assuring fans that they’ll be getting the same game they know and love but in compact form. The trailer alsoreveals the control scheme for the mobile version, displaying the controls in an overlay as the trailer plays out.
It seems thatValorant Mobilewill feature large,easy-to-use adaptive buttons that change depending on the situationto save space and make gameplay smooth. For instance, the jump button turns into a spin attack when the player is in mid-air, and the directional controls switch from strafe for gun-based agents into more sensitive multi-directional joysticks for bow-and-arrow aiming. Instead of applying a one-UI-fits-all scheme, the mobile version ofValorantsets out to accommodate each Agent’s different playstyle with a unique overlay.
Fan Reception For Valorant Mobile Is Overwhelmingly Positive
The Community Can’t Wait To Get Its Hands On The Mobile Version
AlthoughValorant Mobilewill only be available in China in the beginning, fans are undeterred by this news. The comment section of the official reveal trailer and X announcement isfull of overwhelmingly positive responses, with many fans expressing excitement about the game’s imminent arrival on mobile devices. YouTube userSylespagewrites “I [was] waiting for this moment,” with other fans posting variations of “let’s go!”
Several players have raised concerns thatValorant Mobileis arriving before a much-requested replay system, but it looks like Riot Games is tackling one issue at a time. Although there are still issues fans want resolved, they now have a mobile port to look forward to. The game’s launch in China will likely pave the way for further launches in other countries, so fans outside of China should stay tuned.
