"Valorant Mobile Set for China Launch with Riot and Lightspeed Partnership"

After nearly four years of silence, Riot Games has finally announced that their popular tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is set to make its way to mobile devices. The development is being handled by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios. While a specific release date hasn't been set, the initial launch is planned for China, with a broader release anticipated to follow.

Valorant, which blends the tactical gunplay of Counter-Strike with the unique agent abilities reminiscent of Overwatch, features a core 5v5 mode that spans 13 rounds. Each player has only one life per round, adding intensity to the gameplay, which is further heightened by the familiar defusal and planting objectives seen in Counter-Strike.

The collaboration between Riot and Lightspeed comes as no surprise, given their shared ownership by Tencent. This announcement breaks the long silence on Valorant Mobile and is warmly welcomed by the gaming community.

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Given the prevalence of Android devices in China, a multi-OS release seems almost certain. Riot has confirmed that development is underway with Lightspeed and that the strategy involves a China-first rollout. This news also suggests a global release is on the horizon, though it may be delayed due to current trade issues affecting smartphone availability for mobile gaming. Fans will need to stay patient as Riot, Lightspeed, and Tencent finalize plans for a worldwide launch.

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