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

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Story Highlights

  • Tencent Games’ Valorant Mobile has finally gone live in China!
  • Even if you are living outside China, there are multiple ways for you to get into the action as well!

Following several beta trials and a successful pre-launch promotion, Tencent Games has officially unveiled Valorant Mobile – a 5v5 competitive shooter – in Mainland China for both Android and iOS users. At present, the game is exclusively accessible to Chinese residents. However, there are methods that enable international players to experience the game as well.

In this article, we are going to talk about how you can download and play Valorant Mobile, even if you live outside China. Riot Games’ critically acclaimed tactical hero shooter was initially revealed to be in mobile development back in May 2021 and officially confirmed the next month. Following that, we have had multiple closed betas, gameplay showcases, and teasers from the devs across the last few years.

Step-by-step guide to download Valorant Mobile

In China’s launch of Valorant Mobile, gamers worldwide are eager to explore the game. However, during download, some players may encounter issues due to country restrictions. Follow the steps below to easily install and play Valorant Mobile without any hassle.

At its initial release, Valorant Mobile boasts a frame rate of 144 FPS on select high-end devices featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Additionally, the game offers extreme graphics at 60 and 120 frames per second, and requires storage space ranging from 8GB for Android to 10GB for iOS. It is important to mention that as it’s a Chinese launch, the game does not support English language, and the option to change the language from Chinese is unavailable at this time.

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

At present, you can opt for downloading the application on Android devices in the form of a .apk file that can be installed. There are essentially two methods to tackle this.

  • 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 wait for some time while the game is being installed, as it takes up to 10 GB of storage space after installing all the files
  • Log in to the game via your existing and verified QQ/WeChat account.
  • Now enjoy Valorant Mobile on your iOS device

It’s important to remember that Valorant Mobile is only available in certain regions, so if you want to download and play the game, you’ll need to use a VPN service that allows you to connect to Chinese servers. However, keep in mind that playing with a VPN may result in higher ping times and potential connection issues during matches.

In addition, it’s worth mentioning that as the game is intended for Chinese residents only, there is an Age Restriction policy in place, following the guidelines of Chinese gaming regulations. To engage with Valorant Mobile, you need to be 18 years or older. This restriction prevents continuous play sessions and allows logins only on weekends for those who are younger.

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2025-08-19 13:44