China has become the first country to experience the closed beta of VALORANT Mobile, which commenced recently and will run until mid-August. However, it's important to note that this version is exclusive to China, similar to the Chinese version of VALORANT released just two weeks ago.
Chinese players now have the opportunity to gain limited access to one of the initial playable versions of VALORANT Mobile. While Riot Games is diligently working on a global version for release everywhere except China, they remain cautious about rolling out any versions until they are nearly perfect.
VALORANT, a highly acclaimed alternative to the long-standing CSGO, made its debut in 2020 and quickly rose to prominence in the esports world. It attracted millions of fans, and the competitive scene flourished with widely popular tournaments hosted worldwide.
Rumors about VALORANT Mobile have been circulating for over a year, and now Chinese gamers get a glimpse of what it might entail, specifically the Tencent version.
Riot Games has been relatively tight-lipped about VALORANT Mobile, with Whalen Rozelle, the COO of Esports at Riot Games, acknowledging this during an interview with the Esports Inquirer. Players eagerly await updates on the project, but Riot Games is cautious in providing information as it may spark questions about the release date.
Mobile gaming continues to gain popularity due to its accessibility. Numerous top-tier competitive games already have mobile versions or are currently in development. Some notable examples include Fortnite Mobile, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow Six Mobile (in development), Call of Duty Mobile, and Call of Duty Warzone Mobile (in development).
Fans are eagerly waiting for VALORANT Mobile to join this list, and there are also rumors of a VALORANT edition for consoles in the works. The gaming community remains excited about the potential expansion of the VALORANT universe.
