After a nearly four-year hiatus, Riot Games has finally broken the silence on the mobile version of their acclaimed tactical hero shooter, Valorant. The company has officially announced a partnership with Tencent's Lightspeed Studios to bring the game to mobile devices. Although a specific release date remains under wraps, the initial rollout is slated to begin in China, with plans for a broader international release to follow.
Valorant, which blends the precision of Counter-Strike with the unique hero abilities reminiscent of Overwatch, offers a thrilling 13-round 5v5 gameplay experience. Each match challenges players to outmaneuver their opponents with a single life per round, often involving objectives like bomb planting and defusal, a mechanic well-known to Counter-Strike enthusiasts.
The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed is a natural fit, given their mutual ownership by Tencent. This announcement ends a long period of speculation and anticipation about Valorant's mobile version.
Given the dominance of Android in China, a multi-OS release seems almost certain. However, beyond Riot's confirmation of ongoing development with Lightspeed and the planned China-first strategy, details are still sparse. While this news suggests a global rollout in the future, the complexities of international trade, particularly concerning mobile gaming devices, might delay a definitive timeline for worldwide availability.
In the interim, if you're eager to keep your gaming skills sharp, don't limit yourself to puzzle or cooking simulation games. Check out our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to satisfy your tactical gaming cravings until Valorant Mobile arrives.
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