After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally announced that their popular tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is making its way to mobile devices. The development is being handled by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, and while an exact release date remains under wraps, the initial launch is set to take place in China, with plans for a broader rollout to follow.

Valorant, which blends the tactical gunplay of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities reminiscent of Overwatch, offers a thrilling 13-round 5v5 match format. In each round, players have only one life, and the gameplay often revolves around planting or defusing a bomb, a mechanic familiar to fans of Counter-Strike.

The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed comes as no surprise, given that both are subsidiaries of Tencent. However, this official confirmation is a welcome update after such a long wait for news on Valorant Mobile.

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Given the dominance of Android in China, a multi-OS release seems almost certain. Riot has confirmed that Lightspeed is actively working on the project and that the strategy is to launch first in China. This news hints at a future global release, although ongoing trade issues, particularly those affecting smartphones crucial for mobile gaming, might delay announcements about a worldwide launch.

While we await further details on when Valorant will be available on mobile devices globally, fans with an eagerness to play can explore other options. Why not check out our curated list of the best shooters available on Android and iOS to keep your trigger finger sharp?