When Will VALORANT Mobile Launch Globally?
VALORANT Mobile was officially announced in April, but it’s currently only available for pre-registration in China. At the moment, there is no confirmed release date for the global version, although some leaks have hinted at a potential release later this year in November. According to Apple’s policy, however, the release date might be tentative as pre-orders can be opened up up to a maximum of 180 days before release pre-orders and may be subject to changes.
Compared to the desktop version, there are several special features coming to VALORANT mobile, including:
- Fully optimized, runs at 120 FPS
- MVP Animations
- Built-in tracker system
- In-game popularity system
- Replay system
- New inventory system, including unique battle pass, exclusive skins, and custom agent sprays
- Free skins
- Custom rooms
- Profile highlights and clip posting
Moreover, it was confirmed that a global chat system will be implemented, allowing players to interact from anywhere around the world.
Riot Games previously confirmed that Tencent’s LightSpeed Studios is the co-developer behind the mobile version in China, while the global version will be taken care of by Riot itself.
“Since Lightspeed is already a trusted developer in the region, we think it makes sense to start more locally, where their mobile expertise shines, before we finalise our plans to expand to other regions,” said Anna Donlon, Head of VALORANT Studios, in a previous announcement.
LightSpeed Studios is also known for developing several other mobile games, including the Chinese version of League of Legends Wild Rift, PUBG Mobile, and Peacekeeper Elite.
