VALORANT Mobile, the highly anticipated mobile version of Riot Games’ popular PC shooter, is making headlines again. This time, it’s about a major content creator tournament in China, with over $90,000 in prize money.
The event will run for four weeks, starting June 23 and ending July 27, 2025. It’s aimed at building excitement in China as the mobile esports scene grows.
How the Tournament Will Work?
The format of the tournament is unique. Each major Chinese streaming platform—BiliBili, Douyin, Douyu, Kwai, and Huya—will host its own mini-tournament. Each platform will pick a team of content creators to represent them for that week.
These five teams will then compete in a round-robin format, playing best-of-one matches. After that, the top four teams will move on to a single-elimination bracket. The final match will be a best-of-five series to crown the weekly winner.
Winners of these weekly tournaments will earn a spot in a special show match at VALORANT Mobile’s first official tournament in July, a collaboration with smartphone brand OnePlus.
A Boost for the Chinese Esports Scene
Since the first teasers of VALORANT Mobile, fans in China have been especially excited.
Early gameplay clips and beta previews show that the mobile version closely mirrors the original PC experience, while also offering exclusive features and game modes not found on PC.
Riot Games recently released a developer video confirming that VALORANT Mobile will have mobile-first elements that are tailored for handheld gaming.
Currently, only Chinese users can pre-register for the game. Those who do may get access to the closed beta starting in June. As of now, there’s no official word on when the game will be available globally.
Summary
This content creator tournament is a smart move to stir buzz before the full launch. With big names from Chinese platforms involved and a strong prize pool, it’s clear Riot is investing heavily in building a solid foundation for VALORANT Mobile esports in China.
Fans around the world are still waiting, but for now, China is leading the way in experiencing what VALORANT Mobile has to offer.
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