Is Valorant Mobile coming soon?
The wait for Valorant’s mobile version might be shorter than expected. While Riot Games has remained tight-lipped about a specific launch date, recent developments suggest it could arrive sooner than anticipated.
On June 5, 2024, China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) officially approved Valorant Mobile. The NPPA oversees and regulates China’s video games sector.
The NPPA’s green light removes a major hurdle for the game’s release. But does this mean we can expect a global launch soon? We explore the implications and whether you should start clearing up space on your phone.
Is Valorant mobile coming soon? Here’s the answer
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the Valorant mobile release date, this is great news. The game is on track for launch, but does this mean you’ll be playing it in the next few months?
We know Riot Games has been developing Valorant Mobile since at least 2020. However, China’s approval shouldn’t be a guaranteed sign of an imminent global launch.
Valorant’s PC version took a significant amount of time to reach China. It launched globally on June 2, 2020, but only hit China on July 12, 2023 — a three-year wait.
This suggests navigating China’s regulations can be lengthy, and Riot Games likely anticipated this when pursuing approval for Valorant Mobile.
So, when can we expect Valorant Mobile? The most reliable indicator will be news of an alpha or beta testing phase, mirroring Riot Games’s approach before Valorant’s PC release.
The last official update came from Anna Donlon, head of Valorant at Riot Games, at Masters Madrid three months ago. While she confirmed the game is still under development with early playtesting, a more substantial update was promised for later in 2024.
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