Riot Games is finally rolling out VALORANT Mobile, but for now, it’s only landing in China. The tactical 5v5 shooter goes live on 19 August, complete with exclusive rewards for players who pre-registered.
To mark the launch, Riot teamed up with Canadian rapper bbno$, best known for hits like Lalala and Edamame. His new track, Bring It All // In My Zone, soundtracks the official trailer, showing off agents in action and giving fans a taste of what to expect when the game drops.
BRING IT ALL // IN MY ZONE ft BBNO$
China Mobile Launch Music Video // #VALORANT pic.twitter.com/VToDLb9rSw
— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) August 18, 2025
What’s in VALORANT Mobile?
The mobile version sticks closely to the PC experience, but Riot has added some new twists just for handheld players. Two mobile-exclusive maps, Shipyard and Ancient Village, will be available from the start. Players can also look forward to 18 playable agents, 9 maps in total, and 10 different modes at launch.
One of the biggest additions is the long-requested replay system, something fans on PC have been asking for since day one. Riot has confirmed it’ll arrive on desktop later this year, but mobile players get it straight away. There’s also a gifting system baked in, plus unique mobile skins to round things out.
bbno$ Brings the Vibes
This isn’t bbno$’s first time working with Riot. He previously featured on the VALORANT Champions 2023 anthem Ticking Away with Grabbitz.
Introducing the 2023 #VALORANTChampions anthem and music video
“Ticking Away” ft. @grabbitz & @bbnomula ⏲️Dedicated to the One More’s of life, love, and VALORANT! pic.twitter.com/y1rJNQBhCB
— VALORANT (@VALORANT) July 31, 2023
Earlier this year, he also dropped 1-800 with V-Tuber Ironmouse, proving once again that his music often crosses into gaming and streaming culture.
Big Investment in China’s Esports Scene
Tencent is clearly backing this launch in a big way, committing around 1.5 billion RMB (roughly $200m NZD) to esports events across the country. Given China’s massive mobile gaming market, VALORANT Mobile could quickly cement itself as one of the biggest competitive titles in the region.
What About a Global Launch?
That’s the big question. Riot has been quiet on when VALORANT Mobile might release worldwide. Rumours point to an announcement during VALORANT Champions Paris 2025, possibly tied to the event’s anthem “Last Shot”. Still, nothing’s official, and Riot’s publishing team has already poured cold water on earlier leaks.
For now, it’s all about China, and with over 70 million pre-registrations already locked in, Riot’s gamble on the region looks set to pay off.
As for the rest of us? We’ll just have to wait and see if VALORANT Mobile makes the leap onto global app stores later this year.