VALORANT Mobile Hosts First Esports Tournament in China With OnePlus
Riot Games, in partnership with leading gaming smartphone manufacturer OnePlus, has announced its first-ever VALORANT Mobile esports tournament in China.
The VALORANT Mobile pre-registration started early this month, and it is only available in China, with plans to launch the closed beta in June 2025. The collaboration with OnePlus and conducting the tournament are part of the game’s development and aim to increase the competitive ambitions.
As the mobile gaming market is growing rapidly, the Valorant mobile tournament is a step forward in advancing the mobile gaming industry. The mobile gaming arena is alongside high competition.
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A Strategic Partnership to Power the VALORANT Mobile
The VALORANT Mobile esports tournament in China will be held in collaboration with Riot Games and OnePlus, where the OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme serves as the official tournament console. This partnership was announced by Jin Yibo, CEO of Teng Jing Sports and Tencent’s Head of Esports Operations, during a launch gala in China.
Riot mentioned in the statement that the preliminary dates of the tournament are not set yet, but it’s planned for the end of 2025 and will be the “first mass event” for VALORANT Mobile.
In addition, the device is expected to be presented in an offline demo in Shanghai in June 2025 after the pre-release open event in Qingdao in July.
Also, Riot mentioned the importance of precise shots and smooth gameplay, which are essential features in VALORANT, and underlined the need for high-performance devices. Highlighting the OnePlus’s commitment focuses on gaming optimisation.
Plans for VALORANT Mobile’s Launch Globally
Currently, VALORANT Mobile pre-registration is only available in China, with plans to launch the closed beta in June 2025. Despite global demand, Riot has not yet announced a worldwide release date for the Game. Riot has selected the China region because China has one of the largest mobile FPS gaming communities. Therefore, they can gather user feedback from China to make the game better.
Head of VALORANT Studios, Anna Donlon, stated that the Chinese region is a priority due to its expertise in the mobile gaming space, coupled with seasoned Lightspeed Studios. The company will use local feedback and performance testing to refine the game and then roll it out globally.
It will be interesting to see how VALORANT Mobile steps into mobile esports. Beginning with China, VALORANT’s entry into tactical shooter esports may redefine the entire genre of the mobile gaming community.
