After a lengthy four-year hiatus from updates, Riot Games has finally broken the silence to announce that their tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is making its way to mobile devices. This exciting development comes as Riot has joined forces with Tencent's Lightspeed Studios to bring the game to life on mobile platforms. While an exact release date remains under wraps, the plan is to launch first in China, setting the stage for a broader global rollout.

Valorant stands out in the gaming world by blending the precision of tactical gunplay reminiscent of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities akin to those in Overwatch. The game's core mode features a thrilling 13-round 5v5 match format where each player gets only one life per round, enhanced by objectives that involve planting or defusing bombs, a mechanic well-known to fans of Counter-Strike.

The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed, both under the Tencent umbrella, comes as no surprise. However, this official confirmation has been eagerly awaited by fans, especially after such a long period without news on Valorant Mobile.

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Given the dominance of Android in China, the promise of a multi-OS release is virtually assured. At this point, the only concrete information we have is from Riot's announcement, which confirms that development is underway with Lightspeed and that the initial launch will be in China.

This announcement also hints at a future worldwide release, although ongoing trade issues, particularly those affecting smartphone availability for mobile gaming, may delay a definitive timeline from Tencent, Lightspeed, and Riot. Patience will be key as we await further details on when Valorant will become available on mobile devices globally.

In the meantime, if you're eager to keep your shooting skills sharp, don't limit yourself to puzzles or cooking simulators. Instead, check out our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to keep the action going until Valorant Mobile arrives.