Look Sports Media – Tencent’s latest financial report confirms Valorant Mobile’s monumental success in China, marking it as the country’s biggest mobile game launch of 2025. While Chinese players are deeply engaged, the global gaming community eagerly awaits news of a worldwide release.
The game’s impact in China is undeniable. Valorant Mobile achieved over 50 million monthly active users since its August 19th launch, contributing significantly to Tencent’s impressive 15% year-over-year revenue growth. The game’s immediate success saw it generate $1 million and 170,000 downloads within the first 24 hours of release.
Beyond the game itself, Riot Games and Tencent are actively building a robust esports ecosystem around Valorant Mobile. China has already hosted the game’s first LAN tournament, with a national circuit scheduled to wrap up this December. The structure and popularity of this circuit hint at ambitions to mirror the scale and success of the PC version’s esports scene, particularly in regions where mobile gaming thrives.
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Despite the lack of an official global release date, some players outside China have managed to access the game through VPNs. However, a true global esports ecosystem cannot flourish until the game is officially available worldwide.
Intriguingly, a Chinese pro player recently suggested on Discord that "Tencent and Riot already made the Global server," indicating it’s ready for launch "anytime." This player further speculated that the release is contingent on the outcome of the Chinese National Finals, suggesting a potential announcement by the end of 2025, with a launch in early 2026.
With Riot Games and Tencent’s substantial investment of 1.5 billion RMB (approximately £1.5 million GBP) in Valorant Mobile Esports, the stage is set for a new global mobile esports phenomenon. The global release of Valorant Mobile is not just anticipated; it feels imminent.
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