Valorant Mobile's First Anniversary: Fans Flocked to the Celebration

Summary

From August 21 to 23, 2026, the Chengdu stop of the Valorant Tour—Valorant Mobile's first anniversary player party—was held at Dongjiao Memory in Chenghua District, Chengdu. This event was special because it coincided with the first anniversary of Valorant: Source Action (or Valorant Mobile), so it was themed as a 'Valorant Land' anniversary celebration, offering fans an immersive birthday experience. Over the past year, Valorant Mobile has expanded steadily in the competitive FPS market, finding a sustainable growth path in the hero tactical shooter genre. In May 2026, it announced that daily active users had surpassed 10 million; by July 23, registered users exceeded 100 million. The anniversary party serves not only as a celebration but also as a strategic move to convert these massive user numbers into broader market influence and a stronger brand ecosystem. Through the offline fan park, Tencent esports aims to deepen player loyalty and demonstrate that Valorant Mobile can independently sustain a full esports and community ecosystem. For players, it was a joyful celebration; for the industry, it highlights the maturity of mobile tactical shooters in terms of user base and ecosystem operations. With over 100 million registered users, the future trajectory of Valorant Mobile's content updates, esports events, and commercialization will be well worth watching.