After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally broken the news that their acclaimed tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is on its way to mobile devices. The development is being handled by Tencent's Lightspeed Studios, marking an exciting collaboration between two giants in the gaming industry. While we're still waiting on a concrete release date, the strategy is clear: Valorant Mobile will first launch in China, paving the way for a global rollout.

Valorant, a game that skillfully blends the strategic gunplay of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities reminiscent of Overwatch, has captured the hearts of PC gamers worldwide. The core gameplay revolves around a 13-round 5v5 match format, where each player has one life per round, and often includes objectives like planting or defusing bombs, a mechanic well-loved by fans of the Counter-Strike series.

The partnership between Riot and Lightspeed comes as no surprise, given their shared ownership under Tencent. However, this official announcement has been eagerly awaited by fans and brings much-needed clarity to the future of Valorant on mobile. Given the massive popularity of Android in China, a multi-OS release seems almost certain, although specific details remain under wraps.

Riot has confirmed that development is underway with Lightspeed at the helm, and the initial focus will be on a China-first release. This approach suggests a broader release is planned, but global trade issues, particularly those affecting the smartphone industry, might delay the worldwide launch. We'll need to stay tuned for more updates from Tencent, Lightspeed, and Riot on when Valorant will make its international mobile debut.

In the meantime, if you're eager to keep your shooting skills sharp, don't limit yourself to non-shooter genres. Dive into our curated list of the best shooters available for Android and iOS to keep the action going until Valorant Mobile arrives.

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