VALORANT, a popular free-to-play FPS game, has a vibrant esports scene that continues to thrive. The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) recently completed its second season with a new league format. This season introduced two VCT Masters events leading up to the VALORANT Champions event, the final tournament of the year. As is tradition, Riot Games has unveiled the VALORANT Champions 2024 skin bundle to commemorate the occasion. In this article, we will explore the skins in detail and determine if they are worth the investment.
VALORANT Champions 2024 Skin Bundle: Weapons & Features
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Since 2021, VALORANT has released a unique skin bundle to coincide with the main tournament of the VALORANT esports season. The upcoming VALORANT Champions 2024 event is scheduled to take place in Seoul, Korea, from August 1 to 25. Sixteen teams from the four VCT Leagues will compete in this prestigious tournament.
This year’s VALORANT Champions skin bundle features two weapons: the Phantom and the Knife, designed in the form of a Katana. The Phantom skin, in particular, showcases intricate details and vibrant colors, making it a standout addition to any player’s arsenal.
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The Phantom skin for 2024 showcases a unique design with purple color tones and a mini-rotating arc reactor. After each kill, the skin emits a glowing effect, symbolizing energy replenishment. The VCT logo on the weapon also reacts to player performance, gradually illuminating with each successful kill. Upon reaching the 24th kill, the skin transforms into a striking gold finish reminiscent of the VALORANT Champions trophy.
VALORANT Champions Bundle: Unique Features, Price and More
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One of the most exciting features of the VALORANT Champions 2024 skin bundle is the finisher effect, where a supernova is triggered after the final kill of the round, incorporating visuals of defeated enemies and exploding asteroids. Additionally, players standing under the VALORANT Champions trophy will witness a unique animation where their agent strikes a pose beneath it.
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The Katana skin offers unique animations and boasts a Champion aura with a cracked gold texture, mirroring the iconic VALORANT Champions trophy. The entire VALORANT Champions 2024 skin bundle is priced at approximately 6200 VP, which equates to just under $60.
