VALORANT Act 5 is already generating massive hype, and a fresh wave of leaks has just surfaced detailing upcoming content that players won’t want to miss. From a uniquely structured weapon bundle to an intriguing new experimental game mode, Riot Games is keeping the community heavily engaged as we head toward the end of the year.
Here is a full breakdown of the latest leaked information.
The New Deluxe Bundle: No Upgrades, Just Variants
According to new leaks, Riot is currently working on a brand-new skin bundle that breaks away from the recent trend of ultra-premium, heavily upgradeable collections.
The leaked bundle is expected to include five cosmetics total:
- Ghost
- Stinger
- Outlaw
- Phantom
- Dagger Melee
The interesting twist is that this collection reportedly features zero upgrade levels for both the weapons and the melee. Instead, players will have access to three distinct color variants right out of the box (including the base variant).
While an official price has not been confirmed, dataminers expect this to slot into the Deluxe tier, putting the estimated cost at 5100 VP.
Earn Free VCT Stage 2 Rewards
As the VCT Stage 2 Playoffs continue, players will have the chance to earn free themed cosmetics through the “Shot Call” system.
For the unfamiliar, Shot Call is a desktop Twitch extension utilized during official VALORANT esports broadcasts. By tuning into the streams and making real-time match predictions, you score points that can be redeemed for in-game loot.
The rewards are officially scheduled to be revealed on August 25th, but leaks indicate we could be seeing:
- “Miss Call” Gun Buddy
- “Unpaid Analyst” Player Title
While this is not 100% confirmed, it is the perfect reason to make sure your streaming accounts are linked and ready to earn points during the broadcast.
A “Haywire” New Game Mode
Perhaps the most exciting piece of news is a teaser hidden within the Act 5 developer update graphics. Riot has explicitly mentioned a “September Dev Update” accompanied by a “New Experimental Mode.”
While we’re waiting for the new Game mode, looking for the secret word?
It’s ?valorant20261
The internal description for this mode is incredibly intriguing: “Think KAY/O war simulation gone haywire.”
Considering KAY/O is a highly advanced combat robot designed specifically to hunt Radiants and suppress their abilities, a “haywire simulation” implies a chaotic, ability-restricted, or combat-heavy environment. This lines up perfectly with a teaser found in the Act 5 background artwork, which features a red and white aesthetic with a distinctly altered-looking KAY/O.
While the exact mechanics remain a mystery, these experimental limited-time modes are fantastic palette cleansers that give the community a fresh, unranked way to enjoy the game. Expect full details when the September update rolls around!
