Apparently, the tactical shooter Valorant will also be playable on iOS and Android in the future. A mobile version of the game has been announced.
What do we know about it? So far, not much official information about the mobile version of Valorant is known – apart from the fact that it is supposed to come. When that will be the case and what the mobile version of the game will look like is still open.
The announcement of the mobile version of Valorant (via The Verge) comes just in time for the game’s anniversary, which was released on June 2, 2020, for PC. In its first year, Valorant aimed to prove that it is a worthy competitive tactical shooter, as quoted by Executive Producer Anna Donlon.
Now, they want to make this competitive gaming experience accessible to even more players around the world after attracting 14 million players so far.
Valorant for iOS and Android – Players wonder how this will work
How the community reacts: In the Valorant subreddit, some players respond with question marks to the announcement. Valorant offers a variety of abilities and play styles – one user doubts whether this can be implemented on smartphones (via reddit).
Another player hopes that Valorant will not simply be a 1-to-1 implementation on mobile but will be adapted: “Please be a separate game, like PUBG Mobile” (via reddit).
A month ago, rumors about a possible mobile variant had emerged, prompting players to discuss the feasibility. Even then, the “how” was discussed, and whether it could be a different kind of mode.
A player commented: “If anything, it will be good for the game. More people will find out what Valorant is and possibly bring them to the main game on PC” (via reddit).
Other games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, or PUBG have also taken the leap to mobile platforms. Valorant will also join this group. How exactly this will look in the end remains to be seen in the future.
Valorant is not the first Riot game to get a mobile adaptation. With LoL: Wild Rift, the developer already brought a very successful franchise to the small screen in a modified form. The mobile version of League of Legends received a positive reception upon release.
