Given the success of the mobile version of popular desktop games like PUBG and Fortnite, it shouldn't come as a surprise for other games to tap into the smartphone gaming audience. According to an exclusive Reuters article, Tencent and Riot Games are working to adapt the hit MOBA game League of Legends for smartphones.

"A mobile version would likely bring in more Asian players, who tend to prefer mobile-based games while Western gamers tend to prefer desktops or consoles for more sophisticated gameplay. Mobile games accounted for 57% of videogame revenue in China in 2018," reads the article.

The report also mentions that the mobile version of the game is unlikely to be launched in 2019.

Given that Reuters did not identify its sources, stating that "details of the project were confidential", this news should be taken with a dose of salt. Nevertheless, it does provide material for an interesting discussion. Do you think a smartphone version of League of Legends would be successful and would you play it on the go?

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[Deleted_413010]

Why is Tencent helping...I don't mind anybody helping but if its Tencent then no...just no

 

[DrayanoX]

Why is Tencent helping...I don't mind anybody helping but if its Tencent then no...just no

Because Tencent own 100% of Riot Games.

 

[ov3rkill]

Since LoL is already popular on the PC platform. It'll probably be more popular now that it will be on mobile. Kinda late for them to do this, then again, it's better to be late than never. There are many good MOBAs out there. One of the popular ones are Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Heroes Evovled(now sucks), and there's a cool one which is like an anime, and many more. Hope to see something good from LoL Mobile. Smartphones are getting scarily powerful. Even the Call of Duty Mobile looks pretty interesting. It kinda reminds me of the first Modern Warfare. What a great time to be alive and see the transition of technology.

 

[jamespoo]

if i can run it on my gpd xd it i might start playing it

 

[BORTZ]

I am pretty surprised something like this wasn't done sooner? Seeing as you can play Fortnite on a phone. I figured this would be a no brainer.

 

[spotanjo3]

Not into mobile games. Not feel comfortable. I prefer them goes to consoles only. Not mobile games so I will ignored all of them on mobile anyway.

 

[gnmmarechal]

Sooooo... Mobile legends?

Mobile Legends is kinda meh, though.

 

[chartube12]

I am surprised! I thought league of legends always was a mobile game.

 

[gnmmarechal]

I am surprised! I thought league of legends always was a mobile game.

bruh, the game's been out since before phones could run this kind of stuff decently.

 

[wownmnpare]

Goodbye Mobile legends

 

[Javiecoentr]

Goodbye Mobile legends

Nooooo, not goodbye, not yet buddy i didn't get bored to play that game. W8 for me to get tired ))

 

[ChizdaMasai]

Mobile Legends is good, but i am a little sorry for those who are gonna lose from this. We wanted to made a team with my friends and to play. But we changed our minds