TL;DR: VALORANT is entering a massive new phase with leaked files revealing a PC-Mobile crossplay system and a mysterious “Checkpoint” game mode (RGM). Meanwhile, the official “Night Queue” challenge is live on the FTW platform, offering exclusive rewards like the Hari Raya Homecoming player card for players who hit late-night milestones this March.
The VALORANT ecosystem is currently buzzing with data-mined secrets that point to a future far beyond the traditional tactical shooter experience. From files suggesting a global bridge between PC and Mobile players to a new objective-based game mode codenamed “RGM,” Riot Games is clearly preparing for a massive expansion in 2026. While we wait for those updates, players can currently jump into the Night Queue event to grab exclusive, limited-time cosmetics.
VALORANT Event & Leak Information
| Feature | Status | Key Detail |
| Night Queue Event | LIVE | Ends March 23, 2026 |
| RGM Game Mode | LEAKED | Checkpoint-based objective mode |
| Crossplay PC-Mobile | LEAKED | In-game strings found in files |
| Platform | FTW.gg | Link Riot ID to track points |
Night Queue Full Guide: Milestones & Rewards
The Night Queue challenge is an official event running from March 4 to March 23, 2026, hosted on the FTW (For The Win) platform. This event rewards “night owls” for their late-night sessions with points that unlock exclusive player cards and sprays.
How to Join:
- Go to the FTW platform and sign in with your Riot Games account.
- Once linked, your matches are automatically tracked (updates every 2 hours).
- Reach 500 points in each milestone to claim your rewards.
Milestone 1: Warming Up (March 4 – March 14)
The first phase is all about volume. All game modes except customs count.
- Win a match: 5 points
- Finish a match: 1 point
- Each Kill: 1 point
- Spend 10,000 Credits: 10 points
- Play with Friends: +1 point per friend (up to 4)
- Reward: Hari Raya Homecoming Player Card
Milestone 2: Night Owl (March 14 – March 23)
The second phase shifts to a skill-based system. Only Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, and Spike Rush count.
- 15+ Headshots in a match: 20 points
- Spike Plant/Defuse (Team): 5 points
- Every 10 Rounds Won: 15 points
- Reward: Last Round Before Dawn Player Card
Pro Tip: Points do not carry over from Milestone 1 to Milestone 2. You must reach 500 points for each phase separately.
Bonus: WINGMAN’s Corner Creative Challenge
By using the Wingman filter on TikTok and submitting your video URL to the FTW platform, you can earn 20 bonus points and the exclusive Alarmboi Out Spray.
RGM Checkpoint Mode Leak: A New Way to Play
Data miners have uncovered new “ceremony lines” in the game files—the text that pops up at the end of a round like “Ace” or “Thrifty.” Two new lines stand out: “Allies reached the checkpoint” and “Enemies reached the checkpoint.”
What we know so far:
- Codename: RGM.
- Objective: This mode likely features a payload-style escort or a capture-point race where teams fight to move an objective across designated markers.
- Impact: This would be VALORANT’s first non-Spike-based objective mode, offering a more casual, high-action experience similar to “Escort” in Overwatch or “Payload” in TF2.
Crossplay PC-Mobile: Bridging the Gap
The most explosive leak comes from new update strings regarding a Crossplay Setting. Detailed text found in the files mentions:
- Crossplay Matchmaking: The option to enable or disable queuing with other platforms.
- PC-Mobile Teams: Strings explicitly mention teaming up with friends on different devices.
- Faster Queues: Riot suggests that enabling crossplay will result in significantly lower wait times.
While VALORANT is currently PC and Console only, these “Mobile” strings suggest that the long-rumored VALORANT Mobile launch is imminent, and Riot intends to let PC players queue with their mobile-bound friends.
FAQ: Night Queue & Leaks
Where do I get my Night Queue codes? Claim them via the Rewards tab on the FTW platform. Codes expire, so redeem them in-game immediately after reaching 500 points.
Will crossplay be mandatory? Leaked strings suggest an opt-in/out toggle, meaning competitive PC players likely won’t be forced to play with mobile users if they prefer platform-specific matchmaking.
When is the RGM mode coming out? There is no official date, but ceremony lines usually appear in the files 1-2 months before a mode is publicly tested in PBE.
