Valorant Mobile launches in China: Here’s how to download and play

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Following several beta trials and a successful pre-launch promotion, Tencent Games has officially launched Valorant Mobile, a 5v5 competitive shooter in Mainland China for both Android and iOS users. At present, the game is accessible to Chinese residents within the country. However, there are methods through which players worldwide can also get to play this game.

As a passionate gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! This article will guide you on how to access and enjoy Valorant Mobile, even if you reside outside China. Riot Games, renowned for their critically acclaimed tactical hero shooter, first hinted at the mobile version’s development in May 2021, and officially confirmed it the following month. Since then, we’ve witnessed numerous closed betas, gameplay showcases, and teasers from the developers over the past few years. So let’s dive in and explore how to get our hands on this highly anticipated mobile game!

Step-by-step guide to download Valorant Mobile

In China, as Valorant Mobile is now available, gamers worldwide can download it to see its features. However, during installation, some players may encounter issues due to regional restrictions. Here are the steps to help you install and play Valorant Mobile smoothly without any hassle.

As an enthusiast, I’m always thrilled to explore new realms on my Android device. One way I do this is by directly downloading apps as a .apk file, which is conveniently offered for the Android platform. There are generally two routes to take when it comes to this.

How to download Valorant Mobile on Android (via Haoyou Kuaidao)

  • Wait for some time while the game is being installed, as Valorant Mobile takes up to 7.25 GB of storage space after installing all the files
  • Upon loading, the game will ask for additional files to download, and wait for the download to complete
  • Before logging in, you will need to link or bind your account. You will need an existing and verified QQ/WeChat account for the same.
  • You can now enjoy Valorant Mobile on your Android device

How to download Valorant Mobile on Android (via TapTap CN)

Alternatively, you can also download Valorant Mobile from TapTap’s Chinese Client

  • Wait for some time while the game is being installed, as Valorant Mobile takes up to 7.25 GB of storage space after installing all the files
  • Upon loading, the game will ask for additional files to download, and wait for the download to complete
  • Before logging in, you will need to link or bind your account. You will need an existing and verified QQ/WeChat account for the same.
  • You can now enjoy Valorant Mobile on your Android device

How to download Valorant Mobile on iOS

Let us see the steps to down the game on your iOS device.

  • Go to the App Store and sign out of your current Apple ID.
  • Click on Sign In and choose the option that allows you to create a new Apple ID.
  • Fill in China as your region, and agree to the terms and conditions.. Then, click “Next.”
  • Skip the payment method and fill in the address form.
  • Go to App Store and search Valorant: Operation Primal or click here.
  • Download the app and log in via your existing and verified QQ/WeChat account.
  • Now enjoy Valorant Mobile on your iOS device

It’s important to mention that as Valorant Mobile is geographically restricted, you might need to use a VPN service that can connect you to Chinese servers for downloading and playing the game. However, be mindful of potential high-latency and connection problems that may arise during matches.

It’s important to mention that since Valorant Mobile is designed specifically for Chinese residents, there is an Age Restriction policy that adheres to the rules of Chinese gaming. To play this game, players must be at least 18 years old. This means they are only allowed to play during weekends and their playing hours may be restricted otherwise.

At its launch, Valorant Mobile can reach up to 144 frames per second (FPS) on select high-end devices that feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Moreover, the game offers extreme graphics settings at both 60 FPS and 120 FPS as well.

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2025-08-19 11:11