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VALORANT skin collection releases

Overview

In late July 2026, rumors circulated regarding a potential release of a VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 skin bundle, which was expected to feature an Old West and sci-fi aesthetic including a lasso melee skin.

By mid-August 2026, Riot Games officially announced the Aeris Collection to launch with Season 2026 Act 5. This confirmed collection features a fantasy theme centered on enchanted cards, providing skins for the Vandal, Bandit, Guardian, and Marshal, alongside a transforming melee weapon and a special easter egg involving ‘Riftbound: League of Legends’ trading card game variants.

On August 17, 2026, Riot Games launched Season 2026 // Act 5 and the 13.04 update. The Aeris Collection includes the ‘Suit of Aeris’ melee weapon, which transforms between a dagger, sword, and greatsword during attacks. The bundle also features custom animations, a unique finisher involving floating cards, and a new interactive Flex item. The 13.04 patch also introduced a new Battlepass, implemented map rotations for Competitive and Deathmatch modes—including the addition of Abyss to the competitive pool—and addressed technical bugs related to agents such as Deadlock and Cypher.

Entities

Riot Games · VALORANT · Riftbound · League of Legends · Aeris Collection

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Riot Games is releasing the Aeris Collection for VALORANT.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Aeris Collection includes skins for the Vandal, Bandit, Guardian, Marshal, and a melee weapon.
[● 3 SOURCES] VALORANT Season 2026 Act 5 begins on August 18, 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] The collection features a 10% chance to trigger an easter egg that replaces the standard deck with Riftbound: League of Legends cards.
[● 3 SOURCES] A new Battlepass will be available alongside the Aeris Collection.
[● 3 SOURCES] There is a 10% chance to trigger an easter egg that replaces the standard deck with Riftbound: League of Legends cards.
[● 3 SOURCES] A new Battlepass will be available alongside the collection.

Timeline

28 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
Riot Games launches VALORANT Season 2026 Act 5 and Aeris Collection
Riot Games has released VALORANT Season 2026 // Act 5, featuring the magical card-themed Aeris Collection and the 13.04 update, which includes bug fixes and new map rotations.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 Skin Bundle Rumored for Late July 2026
Riot Games may launch a VALORANT Neo Frontier 2.0 skin bundle in late July 2026, featuring two weapon skins, a lasso melee, and an estimated price of 5,000–6,000 VP.

Sources

chip.com.tr · dexerto.com · eurogamer.de · gamelevate.com · gameswelt.de · nextplayer.it · ntv-tennis.de · pizzafria.ig.com.br · psxbrasil.com.br · splashpages.de · thexboxhub.com · xboxera.com

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