So it finally happened. After months of rumors, leaks, and endless “when is it coming out?” posts, Valorant Mobile just went live in China at 2 a.m. sharp. And this time it’s the real deal—no beta wipes, no progress resets, no weird limits. Just the full game, ready to chew up space on your phone.
You can grab it on the App Store or through the 3839 marketplace. Sounds easy, right? Well, not exactly. To even boot it up, you’ll need to switch your region and log in with a WeChat or QQ account. A little hassle, sure, but what’s a modern gamer if not a part-time IT support guy for their own hobbies? On the bright side, the devs suggest 20 GB of free space, but the full install lands closer to 8 GB—so hey, at least you won’t have to delete your entire photo gallery to make room.
Here’s the snag though: the game only supports Chinese right now. No English, no nothing. For some people, that’s an instant nope. But I know plenty of shooter fans who’d happily navigate menus blind just to flex those early skins. And honestly? The real killer isn’t the language—it’s the ping. Reports say average latency outside China is about 150ms, which in a fast-paced competitive shooter is basically asking for pain. You might land a kill, but you’ll die two frames later and throw your phone across the room. Been there, not fun.
Now, let’s talk content. Valorant Mobile isn’t just a stripped-down port—it’s already got exclusive stuff, like the “Awakened Lion” bundle. Buy it, and you’re getting fresh animations, finishers, weapon skins, and colorways that PC players can only look at with envy. That shows me that Riot sees mobile as its own thing, not just a small extra to the main game. I really like that.
So, should you jump through all those hoops, face the language barrier, and fight the lag just to say you played first? Personally, I’m holding off. A global release is bound to happen, and I’d rather actually enjoy the game than rage at lag. But hey, if you’re the type who likes being ahead of the curve (and doesn’t mind a little suffering), then sure—jump in. Just don’t blame me when your bullets take a vacation before hitting their target.
What about you? Would you brave the early version, or are you saving your patience for the global launch? Let’s kick this around in the comments.
