Snowball Fight Game Mode Valorant Guide

After several years away, VALORANT’s limited-time winter event mode, Snowball Fight, makes its long-awaited comeback. Originally introduced as a festive addition during the holiday season, the mode quickly gained attention for its lighthearted gameplay that contrasted with the main game’s usual competitive intensity.

Now returning after half a decade, Snowball Fight offers players a chance to revisit a beloved seasonal experience. Its reappearance brings a familiar sense of celebration and variety to VALORANT’s lineup, marking the holiday season with a blend of competition and nostalgia.

Snowball Fight returns to VALORANT

The limited-time Snowball Fight mode makes a comeback as a 5v5 team deathmatch where players race to hit 50 eliminations first. Agents enter the match without abilities, keeping the focus on skill and precision. Each competitor wields a Snowball Launcher, a projectile weapon that fires a single snowball before requiring a brief reload. Though ammo is unlimited, a direct hit inflicts 150 damage, ensuring one accurate throw can decide a duel.

Matches usually last 7–9 minutes, awarding players 750 XP per game, plus an additional 150 XP for a win. Tactically straightforward but fast-paced, the mode emphasizes map control and timing over complex utility use.

To add variety, several power-ups appear during each match:

During its original 2020 run, completing a Snowball Fight match granted players the Snow Bro gun buddy. Riot Games has not confirmed whether a similar event reward will return this winter.

Snowball Fight release date

The Snowball Fight mode is set to return to VALORANT during the upcoming Christmas season. While Riot Games has not yet confirmed an official date, community discussions suggest the update will arrive within days.