Valorant Mobile, the mobile version of the world-famous FPS Valorant, has finally launched in earnest.
It was announced as a title that allows you to enjoy the PC version of tactical FPS on your smartphone, and it has received a lot of attention around the world.
Here, we will summarize in an easy-to-understand manner the reliable information available at the moment regarding **distribution schedules, cross-play, and account linkage (skin and progression transfer)**.
When will the mobile version be released?
● Official release date has not been announced yet
About “Valorant Mobile”The official release date has not yet been announced.
However, Riot Games has officially announced the mobile version (pre-release) for China on April 21, 2025. This is a confirmed official move.
● Pre-launch in China in April 2025
- In the Chinese market, Pre-registration/pre-deployment has started from April 21, 2025.
This is a China-only release and is not an official release date for other regions, but it is an official step to confirm mobile implementation.
● Japan/global version undecided
The release date for other regions (including Japan) has not yet been officially announced.
After the initial launch in China, it is expected to be rolled out in stages by region, and multiple media outlets are predicting a global rollout in the latter half of 2025 to the first half of 2026.
Summary (currently)
- Valorant Mobile official release date not announced
- Pre-launched in China (April 2025)
- World distribution will be announced in the future
Is there cross-play (competition) with the PC version?
In conclusion,
Cross-play (participating in the same match) between Valorant Mobile and the PC version (and console version) is unlikely to be implemented.
The reason
- The mobile version is being developed as a separately designed title with optimized touch operations and UI.
Even for the same game, cross-play support is likely to be avoided because the PC version and the mobile version have large differences in operability and are likely to cause problems in terms of balance.
This is compared to another Riot title, League of Legends: Wild Rift, which is designed to prevent cross-play with the PC version.
What about cross progression/skin transfer?
As for **skins and account sharing (cross-progression)**, which fans are most concerned about,
Our current view is that there is a high possibility that there will be no sharing of progression or skins between Valorant Mobile and the PC version.
● Skins and progression from the PC version are not expected to be shared
For overseas communities and comments that are treated as leaks,
- “In Valorant Mobile, skins and ranks do not carry over even with the same account as the PC version”
- Like Wild Rift, there is a strong perception that the mobile version and PC version are treated as separate content.
That is:
✔ Mobile version accounts are managed separately from the PC version
✔ Skins, BP, and ranks from the PC version may not be carried over
✔ Even if you log in with the same Riot account, shared elements are limited
(for example, there may be linked benefits such as some kind of login bonus or limited emote)
A situation like this is expected.
About the features and specifications of the mobile version
Based on the currently available information and playtest content, the mobile version is likely to take the following direction:
・Reproduce the same 5v5 tactics as the PC version
The core elements of a tactical FPS, such as 5v5 combat, agent abilities, and map structure, will be recreated.
・UI optimized for touch operations
Responsive controls and HUD are available for mobile, and we aim to make the game similar to the PC version on smartphones.
・Unique matchmaking
The game is designed to have a separate server and battle environment from the PC version, allowing mobile users to compete against each other.
Summary: Outlook for 2025-2026
Confirmed information and predictions about Valorant Mobile are summarized below:
Be certain that there is evidence
- The mobile version of Valorant Mobile is under development, and preliminary rollout has officially begun in China.
Officials have officially acknowledged the existence of a mobile version.
What to expect
- Official release in countries around the world has not been announced, but it is expected to be rolled out in stages from late 2025 to early 2026.
Multiple sources predict that cross-play with the PC version will almost never be implemented.
Skins and account progression will likely not be shared, and the mobile version will be treated as a separate progression.
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