For quite some time now, rumors have been swirling that the first-person shooter gameValorantis getting a mobile version. Of course, given the success of other similar franchises crossing over to mobile, such asFortniteandCall of Duty,the notion ofValorantgetting a mobile version seems like it’s only a matter of time.
Several days ago, developer Riot Games confirmed what everyone has been waiting for as the studio revealed thatValorantis heading to mobile. Although exact details about the forthcoming mobile version of the game remain slim, here is a breakdown of everything we know so far and what fans could expect fromValorant Mobile.
What Can Fans Expect From Valorant Mobile?
At the moment, specific details aboutValorant Mobile’s gameplay are still being kept under wraps. Players should expectValorant Mobileto be similar, if not the same, to its PC counterpart. During the initial announcement ofValorant’smobile version, executive producer Anna Donlon revealed the idea of bringing the game to mobile started as a question. “We didn’t start out with ‘We’re makingValoranton mobile,’ we started out with ‘Can we makeValoranton Mobile?’ with a lot of skepticism.”
It should also be noted thatValorant Mobileisn’t a direct port of the PC version but is a new build that is completely optimized for mobile devices to bring the genuineValorantexperience to mobile players. Given this, players should expect a game specifically tailor-made for mobile devices, which ideally won’t compromise the quality of the gameplay that PC players are currently enjoying.
Valorant Mobile Release Date and Platforms
Despite Riot Games' confirmation ofValorant Mobile, the game still doesn’t have a release date. However, the announcement ofValorant Mobileconfirms that the game is currently under development. According to Donlon, “we’re not confirming dates, but hopefully, that’s something we’ll be able to see in year two.”
The upcoming mobile version ofValorantwill be available to both iOS and Android devices, so players on both systems with compatible devices should be able to run the game. At the moment, given thatValorant Mobileis still a couple of years away from release, the exact devices that the game will support remains unknown. However, if Riot Games is truly bringingthe same quality as the PC version ofValorant, players should expect that older devices may not support the upcoming mobile title.
Unfortunately, it appears thatValorant Mobilewon’t be supporting crossplay between PC and Mobile. During the announcement, Donlon clarified that the mobile version ofValorantwouldn’t affect the PC version. “We’re not trying to convertValorantPC players intoValorant Mobileplayers or vice versa. We’re absolutely just as committed to keeping the PC experience at the quality level it is or higher, and we’re not going to compromise it to address the mobile market.”
Lastly, Donlon addressed questions regardinga console version ofValorant, saying that it is still exploring that option. Still, a console version ofValorantis something Riot plans to do in the future. The executive producer remarked that while consoles are an obvious choice for FPS games such asValorant, the studio thought that transitioning the game to mobile is slightly easier. Nonetheless, fans waiting for a console version ofValorantshould rest easy that it will happen sometime in the future, but it will take a backseat to mobile, which is Riot Games' priority for now.
Valorantis available now on PC. A mobile version is currently in development.
