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Tencent Launches Valorant Mobile in China, Garnering Over 60 Million Reservations and Star‑Studded Live Stream】

Tencent’s gaming behemoth has finally pulled the curtain on “Valorant Mobile,” the long‑awaited smartphone incarnation of the popular tactical shooter. Branded in China as “无畏契约:源能行动,” the title went live across all platforms on August 19, 2025, following a whirlwind pre‑launch campaign that amassed more than 60 million reservations. The launch was punctuated by a star‑studded livestream featuring celebrated FPS players such as Wang Junkai, underscoring the company’s confidence that the mobile version will become a cornerstone of China’s burgeoning esports scene.

Tencent Launches Valorant Mobile in China, Garnering Over 60 Million Reservations and Star‑Studded Live Stream】

The road to this moment stretches back nearly a decade. The original “Valorant” PC franchise was green‑lit in 2016, and three years later it was unveiled at the League of Legends