Valorant Mobile officially launched in China on August 19, 2025, after months of pre-registration and closed beta testing. The build includes 18 playable agents—Brimstone, Phoenix, Sage, Sova, Jett, Viper, Cypher, Omen, Raze, Reyna, Killjoy, Skye, Yoru, Astra, Chamber, Neon, and two others from the early PC roster—alongside seven maps adapted for touch controls. Game modes span Unrated, Competitive, Spike Rush, Deathmatch, and several custom formats designed for mobile sessions.
| Item | Info |
|---|---|
| China launch | August 19 2025, full release. |
| Launch agents | 18 total (early PC roster focus). |
| Launch maps | 7 standard maps, plus TDM-only maps. |
| Launch modes | Unrated, Ranked, DM, Spike Rush, TDM and more. |
| Esports budget | ~$200M China ecosystem plan. |
| 2025 tournaments | Show Cup and China National circuit. |
| Global beta | Limited regions from late 2025. |
| Global release | Widely expected sometime in 2026. |
| Missing agents | Recent PC agents not yet on mobile. |
| Priority regions | US, UK, KR, JP targeted post-2025. |
Tencent committed $200 million to the Chinese ecosystem, funding exclusive cosmetics, in-game events, and a dedicated esports pipeline. The VALORANT Mobile Show Cup kicks off in Q4 2025, followed by the China National Circuit, mirroring the structure of the PC VCT and setting the stage for regional competition through 2026.
Global Release Window and Regional Betas
Outside China, Riot is running phased regional betas across Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Latin America throughout the second half of 2025. These tests are intended to stress-test servers, refine touch controls, and gather feedback before a broader international launch. Multiple industry reports and community sources point to a tentative global release window in late 2025 or early 2026, with some speculation around a February 2026 showcase event rather than a hard launch date.
Markets like the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, and Japan are expected to gain access no earlier than 2026, though Riot has not confirmed specific dates or a staggered rollout plan. The company has historically tied major mobile announcements to flagship events like VALORANT Champions or large gaming expos, so players should watch for official news drops at those venues.
New Agents Coming to Mobile in 2025–2026
The initial Chinese roster launched with 18 agents, leaving several recent PC additions off the mobile build. The launch roster omits KAY/O, Fade, Harbor, Gekko, Deadlock, Iso, Clove, Vyse, Tejo, and Waylay, and analysts expect Riot to add them in post-launch content phases through 2025 and into 2026. Riot has not published an official mobile agent release schedule, but coverage consistently anticipates these missing characters to appear early since the team has already designed and balanced their kits for PC.
Agent additions will likely follow a seasonal cadence similar to the PC game, with new releases and balance patches rolled out every few months to maintain feature parity. The staggered approach allows Riot to adapt abilities for touch controls and test balance in the mobile meta before committing to full parity with the PC roster.
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What’s Next for Valorant Mobile in 2026
Beyond the China launch and global beta expansion, Riot’s 2026 roadmap for Valorant Mobile remains speculative outside official channels. Analysts expect ongoing content drops—new agents, maps, skins, and events—mirroring the PC update cadence, with a focus on mobile-optimized features like shorter match formats and touch-friendly UI improvements. The Chinese esports circuit will expand in 2026, potentially adding regional qualifiers and international mobile tournaments if player numbers justify the investment.
Global players should track Riot’s official news feed and major gaming events for concrete announcements about launch dates, agent schedules, and esports integration. Third-party leaks and app-store placeholder dates have circulated, but fans should treat them as provisional until Riot confirms the details directly.
