- Valorant Mobile is region-locked in China, but you can still install it on Android and iOS globally.
- Android users need to download it through the Popcorn app, while iOS users must switch their App Store region to China.
- A verified WeChat or QQ account is required to log in and start playing the game.
Valorant Mobile has officially landed in China, and it’s already making waves in the mobile gaming community. While the game is region-locked by servers, you don’t have to be in China to experience the game. In this guide, we walk you through how to download and play Valorant Mobile globally.
How to Download Valorant Mobile Outside China
While downloading and installing the game doesn’t require a VPN, I suggest you keep one ready, as playing the game demands it. Moreover, the in-game resource download sometimes stops, which is resolved by using a VPN server. The in-game resources download size will be more than 4 GB, so make sure you have enough storage ready.
That said, downloading Valorant Mobile globally is simple. Here are the steps to download Valorant Mobile on both Android and iOS:
Install Valorant Mobile on Android
Follow the steps below to install Valorant Mobile on an Android device:
- Download the 3839 Popcorn app from the link provided.
- After installing the app, go to the Valorant Mobile page.
- Click the green download button at the bottom of the page.
- Once downloaded, give permissions to install the game and complete the in-game downloads.
Install Valorant Mobile on iOS
Downloading Valorant Mobile on iOS is much easier, and it is possible through the App Store. But first, you must change your App Store region on iOS. Here is how you can change your iOS region and install Valorant Mobile:
- Go to the App Store profile and select the country/region option.
- Select ‘China mainland’ and fill in a random address.
- Once done, refresh the App Store and download Valorant Mobile.
How to Play Valorant Mobile Outside China
With the download and installation part out of the way, here comes the trickiest part. To play Valorant Mobile, players must log in with a WeChat or QQ account. So, make sure you have WeChat or QQ accounts verified beforehand.
If you don’t have the accounts, you will need verification help from a user who already uses one in your country (or outside). Once you have it, open the Valorant Mobile app, select the desired login option, and start playing. Make sure to have the VPN enabled while playing the game, or else you will be kicked out. For better ping, you can get a VPN for the Chinese or the closer regions.
That’s it. You can now play Valorant Mobile outside China, anywhere in the world. If you have any doubts about the installation, let us know in the comments below.
