Valorant Mobile, the portable iteration of Riot Games' PC FPS, is officially launching in China on August 19. Tencent Games expressed confidence that the title, which has already recorded 60 million pre-registrations locally, will bring a fresh wave to both the mobile FPS genre and the esports market.

During a launch event held in Shanghai on the 3rd, Tencent Games unveiled the release schedule, key content, and esports roadmap for 'Valorant Mobile' (local title: Wuwai Qiyue: Yuanneng Xingdong). Valorant Mobile is the official mobile version of the PC FPS 'Valorant'. The development team focused on perfectly replicating the core gameplay of the original while optimizing it for the mobile environment, allowing users to enjoy the game without constraints of time or space.

At the event, Tencent Games stated that since the PC version of 'Valorant' launched in China in 2023, it has gained immense popularity, even hosting professional esports tournaments, and has become a hot topic among the younger generation. To build a mobile ecosystem for the Valorant IP, the company plans to invest 1.5 billion yuan (approximately 280 billion KRW) over the next three years.

The production team emphasized that Valorant Mobile is not merely a port, but a title designed to set a new standard for mobile FPS games. At launch, it will support 18 Agents, 7 Defusal mode maps, 2 mobile-original Team Deathmatch maps, and 10 game modes. Following the launch, the team plans to cultivate a young and trendy user ecosystem through continuous improvements to gameplay experience, social features, and content expansion.

Regarding gameplay, the developers actively incorporated feedback collected during testing. Despite being a mobile FPS, they optimized controls to allow for high-level maneuvers like split-second headshots without relying excessively on auto-aim. Additionally, they collaborated with smartphone manufacturers to support 144Hz refresh rates on mobile devices.

To foster a fair play environment, the game supports a 'Full Replay' feature that allows users to check the first-person perspective of all players during a match. Furthermore, a hardware detection center has been established to identify and block keyboard/mouse mapping and macro usage. Community features such as friend invites and team building are also supported. In terms of the esports ecosystem, the company plans to foster it in a popular direction that encompasses everyone from professionals to casual gamers.

The release schedule for Valorant Mobile in Korea and other global regions has not yet been determined.