Valorant Mobile: China Gets First Dibs On Riot Games' Tactical Shooter Title, Will Rival PUBG Worldwide

Hyderabad: Riot Games has officially announced that it will launch the mobile version of its popular video game, Valorant. The game's mobile version is developed in association with LightSpeed Studios and will be launched in China first. The pre-registration for the playtest of the mobile version is now open for Chinese players. Mobile gamers from other parts of the world will have to wait for the official global launch for now.

Valorant was a PC-only game until last August, when it received console versions made for Xbox Series X|S and PS5, making it a multi-platform title. Now, it is finally coming to smartphones. According to Esports Insider, the Valorant Mobile has already run its playtests in China and players participating in the playtest will earn exclusive player cards.

Valorant Mobile: How to pre-register

The pre-registration process is currently available in China only. Here are the steps to sign up for the game's pre-registration:

Step 1: Go to Valorant Mobile’s official website: valm.qq.com.

Step 2: Log in with your QQ account. If you do not have one, you will have to create an account.

Step 3: Follow the instructions to complete the registration process and log in (skip to step 4 if you already have an account).

Step 4: Click on the "预注册" [pre-registration] button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Currently, mobile players outside China will not be able to sign up for the game’s pre-registration. To avail the pre-registration access, you will have to stay updated and follow the official social media handles of Riot Games.

Valorant Mobile: What to expect

The upcoming mobile game is expected to bring a tactical shooter experience from PC to smartphones. Valorant Mobile will sport a revamped UI (User Interface) and new controls optimised for mobile gameplay. Advanced mechanics such as jump peeking will likely be introduced in a training mode, allowing players to practise the move without harming their in-game ranking.

It is expected that the game would feature a replay system, which would allow players to review their past matches for performance analysis and strategic movement. It would also allow players to report cheating, which would improve the fairness in the game.

The launch of the much-awaited mobile version of Valorant could open new horizons for mobile gaming as Riot Games will bring the tactical gameplay of Valorant to smartphones, making it as competitive as its PC counterpart. After its official launch, the game would rival the existing mobile games such as Call of Duty: Mobile, BGMI, Garena Free Fire and others.

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