Valorant New Summer 2025 Skin

VALORANT is set to welcome the summer season with a fresh collection of themed cosmetic items. Riot Games has revealed a new skin bundle, featuring vibrant designs for popular weapons such as the Vandal and Operator, as well as a distinctive knife, a gun buddy, and a flex option.

The launch of this skin line is celebrated in a newly released trailer titled „Pump It Up,“ which showcases the collection through dynamic, anime-inspired visuals. This marks the arrival of the SplashX skin line, promising new ways for players to personalize their in-game experience.

SplashX

The SplashX skin collection brings a colorful, aquatic-inspired aesthetic to VALORANT, designed for players who want a playful twist in their arsenal. Each weapon features unique water gun elements and animations suited for the summer season. The lineup in this bundle includes:

• Vandal
• Operator
• Melee weapon (boxing glove-themed knife)
• Shark FLEX
• Gun Buddy

An added highlight is the water balloon finisher, which gives eliminations a distinctive summery feel. The design emphasizes fun and creativity, offering a noticeable shift from traditional skin themes. Players can expect bold visuals and dynamic effects tailored to the warm vibes of the update.

Pricing details are yet to be confirmed, but hints point toward a cost above 3,000 VP.

VALORANT shifts to a new era with Unreal Engine 5

VALORANT has begun using Unreal Engine 5 with Patch 11.02. This update serves as the foundation for upcoming improvements in graphics, performance, and future content. While most players will not immediately notice changes in daily gameplay, the move sets up the game for broader enhancements and new features over time.

To commemorate the milestone, Riot has given every player the Hot New Engine Buddy as a free gift. The gun buddy was delivered automatically to player inventories after the patch.

Players can find the new gun buddy in their collection and equip it to any weapon of their choice.