Riot Games is suing NetEase over Valorant clone, Hyper Front Leave a comment
A report from Polygon has stated that Riot Games is currently suing publisher NetEase over its recent mobile game, Hyper Front. This is because Riot Games believe that NetEase’s Hyper Front is a mobile clone of its hit 5v5 shooter, Valorant.
The allegations will be taken to court in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, and Singapore, according to Riot Games lawyer, Dan Nabel. Hyper Front is said to be a “copy of substantial parts of Valorant”, and each lawsuit is intended to address this, despite some anticipated differences due to varying copyright laws in each country.
At first glance, both Valorant and Hyper Front feature a similar gameplay experience. Players choose from a roster of heroes, and then jump into a tactical 5v5 match, using teamwork and their abilities to try and win. Valorant released back in 2020, with ports for console and mobile supposedly in the works.
