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The wildly popular tactical shooter Valorant, which shattered Twitch single-day viewership records and attracted numerous professional esports players, may be coming to mobile devices. Hints of a mobile version in development have surfaced on both Reddit and Twitter, suggesting Riot Games is eyeing the lucrative mobile gaming market currently dominated by titles like Call of Duty: Mobile, Fortnite, and PUBG Mobile.

The first clue was uncovered by Reddit user Spacixr, who experimented with playing Valorant on a laptop in Windows Tablet mode. Surprisingly, the game displayed an interface seemingly designed for touch controls. Spacixr confirmed these buttons were functional, hinting at a mobile adaptation.

Valorant Touch ControlsAlt: Screenshot of Valorant’s user interface in tablet mode, showing touch-friendly button layout for mobile devices.

Earlier in April, similar icons were spotted by Twitter user @FireMonkey__, further suggesting a mobile version for phones and tablets is in the works. These touch controls appear optimized for smaller screens, supporting the theory of a mobile release.

Alt: Leaked icons from Valorant game files, indicating touch controls for abilities and other in-game actions on mobile.

Despite these discoveries, Riot Games has remained silent on any official plans for a Valorant mobile port. Currently, the game is slated for a PC release this summer. Players can access the closed beta by watching participating streamers on Twitch. While mobile gamers eagerly await confirmation, these leaks offer a tantalizing glimpse of Valorant‘s potential future on mobile platforms.

In conclusion, while an official announcement is pending, the evidence suggests Riot Games is exploring the possibility of bringing Valorant to the mobile gaming market. The discovered touch controls and icons indicate development may already be underway. Although the game’s official launch remains focused on PC, a mobile version could significantly expand its reach and further solidify its place in the competitive shooter landscape. For now, players can only speculate and anticipate further news from Riot Games.