Riot Games marks the most important Valorant event of the season with a Champions-themed bundle every year, and the 2025 edition will be one of the most anticipated. The Champions 2025 Bundle, themed “Go for Gold,” will take the prestige factor of the yearly collection up a notch with its golden skins and high-tier esports energy.
The Champions Bundle has also long been a way for fans to directly support their favorite VCT teams, and is one of the biggest cultural and competitive milestones in the Valorant esports calendar each year.
Coinciding with the 2025 VCT grand finals being held in Paris, Riot has also made sure to keep the new collection a surprise leading up to this year’s season, with the world’s global Valorant community all tuning in for the debut of the new skins on the biggest stage of the year.
Let’s break down all of the new Champions 2025 Bundle’s contents, its pricing and release dates, and early community reactions below.
First Look & Bundle Contents
The official trailer revealed a bold lineup of items under the “Go for Gold” theme:
- Vandal Skin: A striking black and gold design with red highlights, featuring animated kill effects, Champions branding, and a special finisher.
- Butterfly Knife: Continuing the Champions series’ tradition, this knife showcases ornate golden engravings alongside unique new animations.
- Flex Item: A fresh addition for 2025, inspired by the Champions trophy. Early reports suggest it could track stats like kills or leaderboard progress.
- Bonus Cosmetics: Spray, gun buddy, and player card complete the collection.
Community Reaction
Reddit and social media were ablaze following the announcement. The bundle’s luxurious appearance and “magical flex item” were well received, but some community members were less thrilled at the return of butterfly knives to VALORANT.
Eeach year’s Champions bundles are among the most highly-anticipated and intensely scrutinized additions to the VALORANT portfolio by its ever-passionate fanbase.
Price
The bundle is confirmed to cost 6,100 VP ($65–70 USD). As has been the case in previous years, Riot shared that ~50% of net proceeds will be contributed to participating VCT teams, providing a meaningful opportunity for fans to support VALORANT esports while customizing their loadouts.
Release Date
- Launch Date: September 4, 2025
- Availability Window: Until October 9, 2025
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