When Will VALORANT Mobile Release Globally?

VALORANT Mobile is already playable in mainland China, where it launched on August 19, 2025. Riot has not announced a release date for the rest of the world. If you live outside mainland China, there is no verified global launch day to count down to as of September 3, 2026.

The Chinese release is called VALORANT: Operation Primal in English reporting and 无畏契约：源能行动 on its official store listing. That release should not be described as a worldwide launch, beta, or soft launch.

Last verified: September 3, 2026. This page separates confirmed announcements from rumors and will be updated when Riot publishes a global date.

Is VALORANT Mobile out?

Yes in mainland China; not as a confirmed global release. This regional distinction matters because a headline saying the game “released” can be technically true while still being useless to a player in North America, Europe, Latin America, Korea, or another market.

This is why an old “expected in 2024” or “coming later this year” claim is not a current answer. Predictions that passed without an announcement should be removed, not rolled forward to a new year.

What launched in China?

Tencent's official reporting records an August 19, 2025 mobile release, and the developer-verified Chinese store listing shows a live product for Android and iOS with updates continuing in 2026. Together, those sources establish that the China version is a released game rather than an invitation-only test.

That does not establish a global date. Regional publishing, accounts, servers, content schedules, legal approvals, and storefront availability can differ. Features in the Chinese client also should not be presented as promised for another region unless Riot announces them globally.

Players can review the developer-verified Chinese listing and Tencent's official August 2025 results presentation, which stated that VALORANT Mobile would launch on August 19. The sources establish the China release, not a worldwide launch date.

When will VALORANT Mobile release globally?

Riot has not published a global VALORANT Mobile release date. There is also no confirmed country-by-country rollout table on the global VALORANT news site at the time of verification.

A tournament location, trademark filing, job listing, private test, app-store placeholder, or creator claim is not a release-date announcement. The same applies to a date copied across several websites without a direct Riot source. Once Riot provides a date, it should be recorded with the announcement URL, target regions, platforms, and the time zone Riot uses.

Will it be on iPhone and Android, and will progress carry over?

The mainland China release supports iOS and Android. Riot has not confirmed a final global device list, minimum specifications, cross-play model, or cross-progression rules in a current worldwide launch notice.

Do not assume that ownership from the PC or console version will transfer to a future global mobile account. Cosmetics, ranks, control balance, anti-cheat, and matchmaking may be handled differently on mobile. Those questions need explicit Riot answers before they can be stated as facts.

If you are learning the main game while waiting, the VALORANT beginner guide, the overview of how Agent roles work, and the current map directory cover the PC and console game. They should not be treated as mobile feature specifications.

How to avoid fake VALORANT Mobile downloads

• Do not install an APK from a search ad, file mirror, chat link, or creator description. A copied Riot logo does not prove that a package is genuine.
• Do not enter a Riot, WeChat, QQ, Apple, or Google password into a third-party “preregistration” page.
• Do not pay for a beta key or global reservation. Riot has not announced a paid global access program.
• Do not follow region, identity, or payment workarounds. They can violate storefront rules, create recovery problems, and still provide a poor connection to distant servers.
• Verify the publisher and linked privacy policy in the official storefront. When a global version launches, Riot should link to it from an official channel.

These precautions are the same reason a PC player should use only supported platforms. Our guides to VALORANT on Linux and VALORANT on a MacBook explain those platform limits without recommending anti-cheat bypasses.

Where to check for the real global announcement

1. Check the official global VALORANT news feed.
2. Use links from Riot's verified regional VALORANT accounts rather than a reposted screenshot.
3. Confirm that an announcement names the target country or region. “Mobile is in development” is not a worldwide release date.
4. Confirm the storefront, supported platforms, and start time before downloading anything.

When those details exist, this article should replace “date not announced” with Riot's exact wording and preserve the source in its update log.

VALORANT Mobile release FAQ

Has VALORANT Mobile released worldwide?

No. It is released in mainland China, but Riot has not announced a worldwide release date as of September 3, 2026.

When is VALORANT Mobile coming to the US or Europe?

No official date has been announced for either market. A year, month, or day without a direct Riot announcement should be treated as speculation.

Is there a global VALORANT Mobile beta?

No open global beta or universal signup was confirmed in the official global news reviewed for this update. Region-limited tests do not guarantee access elsewhere.

Will VALORANT Mobile have cross-play with PC or console?

Riot has not confirmed a final global cross-play or cross-progression model. Do not assume the Chinese release's account and matchmaking rules will apply worldwide.

Is it safe to download a VALORANT Mobile APK?

Only install a version linked by Riot or the verified publisher for your region through an official storefront. Avoid third-party APK mirrors and paid access keys.

Update log

• September 3, 2026: Replaced obsolete 2024 predictions with the confirmed mainland China launch and a no-global-date status.
• August 19, 2025: VALORANT Mobile launched in mainland China.