VALORANT Mobile gets $200M investment ahead of China launch
Riot Games and Tencent have decided to make a huge push for VALORANT Mobile with a $200 million investment in support of mobile esports in the region. The companies revealed the plan during the 2025 ChinaJoy Gaming Festival, just days before the gameโs official launch on Tuesday, August 19.
Riot eyes to use the funds to build a full esports ecosystem for the game. This includes competitive leagues, tournaments, and esports teams for said game over the next three years. Riot also shared that the goal is to make VALORANT Mobile on par with PC-level competition.
The game has already built massive hype, with over 60 million pre-registrations ahead of its release in China. At launch, users get to access 18 agents, seven maps, and 10 game modes. Riot also confirmed the addition of strong anti-cheat systems to ensure fair play.
VALORANT Mobileโs release marks one of Riotโs biggest moves in the mobile gaming market.
