Valorant Mobile is finally nearing release in China, nearly four years after Riot Games first teased its development. The studio behind the globally popular tactical shooter has partnered with Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios to bring the title to mobile gamers in the region.

Lightspeed Studios, a key player in the mobile gaming industry, is best known for co-developing PUBG Mobile and Peacekeeper Elite, both of which have earned massive player bases and billions in revenue. Their experience in the competitive shooter genre makes them an ideal choice to adapt Valorant for smartphones.

Riot Games, owned by Tencent, has previously seen success in China through mobile titles like League of Legends: Wild Rift, which has raked in approximately $1.5 billion on the App Store. This track record bodes well for Valorant Mobile, which is expected to capture a similarly enthusiastic audience.

Though Riot has yet to announce a release date for the Chinese version, the company has acknowledged that a global rollout is in the pipeline. “We’ll update fans as our plans develop further,” a representative said, fueling excitement worldwide.

Originally launched on PC in June 2020, Valorant quickly became one of the most popular competitive shooters in the world. With a loyal player base and consistent updates, the game now attracts more than 18 million active players each month.

As the mobile version gears up for its China launch, players looking to gear up for their first mobile matches can Buy Valorant Points now to gain access to weapon skins, battle passes, and other premium content when the game drops.