After nearly four years of anticipation, Riot Games has officially announced that their tactical hero shooter, Valorant, is making its way to mobile devices. The development is being spearheaded by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios. Although a specific release date remains under wraps, the rollout will begin in China, with plans for a broader global launch to follow.

Valorant stands out in the gaming world as a unique blend of tactical gunplay and hero-based abilities, positioning itself as a hybrid between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. The game's core mode features intense 13-round 5v5 matches where players have one life per round and engage in objectives like bomb planting and defusal, familiar to fans of Counter-Strike.

The collaboration between Riot Games and Lightspeed Studios comes as no surprise, given their mutual ownership by Tencent. This partnership's confirmation brings a sigh of relief and excitement after a long period of silence regarding Valorant's mobile version.

Given the dominance of Android in the Chinese market, a multi-OS release is virtually assured. However, beyond Riot's announcement of Lightspeed's involvement and the initial focus on China, details remain sparse. The confirmation does, however, suggest that a wider release is on the horizon.

The global rollout may face delays due to ongoing trade issues, particularly concerning smartphones essential for mobile gaming. Until Riot, Lightspeed, and Tencent provide a definitive timeline for Valorant's worldwide mobile debut, fans will need to remain patient.

In the meantime, if you're eager for some shooting action, don't limit yourself to other genres just yet. Explore our curated list of the best shooters available for Android and iOS to keep your trigger finger sharp.