Pre-registration for Valorant Mobile is now live, but it's only available in China. Since its release in 2020, the popular free-to-play 5v5 shooter from Riot Games has been available only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A mobile version has been rumored for several years, and it's finally here, but only one country will be able to play at first.

The official free-to-play game is now available to pre- in China.

Valorant Mobile Release In China Announced With Exciting Trailer

Mobile Version Accommodates Every Agent's Playstyle

An official trailer has been released to celebrate the game's planned arrival on mobile devices. The trailer shows popular characters from the title, assuring fans that they'll be getting the same game they know and love but in compact form. The trailer also reveals the control scheme for the mobile version, displaying the controls in an overlay as the trailer plays out.

It seems that Valorant Mobile will feature large, easy-to-use adaptive buttons that change depending on the situation to save space and make gameplay smooth. For instance, the jump button turns into a spin attack when the player is in mid-air, and the directional controls switch from strafe for gun-based agents into more sensitive multi-directional joysticks for bow-and-arrow aiming. Instead of applying a one-UI-fits-all scheme, the mobile version of Valorant sets out to accommodate each Agent's different playstyle with a unique overlay.

Fan Reception For Valorant Mobile Is Overwhelmingly Positive

The Community Can't Wait To Get Its Hands On The Mobile Version

Although Valorant Mobile will only be available in China in the beginning, fans are undeterred by this news. The comment section of the official reveal trailer and X announcement is full of overwhelmingly positive responses, with many fans expressing excitement about the game's imminent arrival on mobile devices. YouTube Sylespage writes "I [was] waiting for this moment," with other fans posting variations of "let's go!"

Several players have raised concerns that Valorant Mobile is arriving before a much-requested replay system, but it looks like Riot Games is tackling one issue at a time. Although there are still issues fans want resolved, they now have a mobile port to look forward to. The game's launch in China will likely pave the way for further launches in other countries, so fans outside of China should stay tuned.

Source: Valorant Mobile/YouTube, Valorant/X, Sylespage/YouTube