VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 is almost here, and as usual, players are already looking at the new Battlepass skins before the Act officially begins. Based on early leaks shared by VALORANT insiders and leakers, the next Battlepass appears to include skins for the Frenzy, Phantom, Odin, Marshal, Ares, Vandal, melee, Stinger, Spectre, Bucky, Sheriff, and Outlaw.
Riot has confirmed that VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 begins on April 29, 2026, which means the new Battlepass should go live alongside the Act’s launch.
VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 Battlepass Release Date
The VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 Battlepass is expected to release on April 29, 2026, the same day the new Act begins. This will be the final Act of Season 2026, bringing a fresh reward track, new cosmetics, and another reason for players to grind XP through matches and missions.
As with previous Acts, the Battlepass will likely remain active throughout the entire Act. And based on what we know, season 2026 Act 3 will end on June 24, 2026, though players should wait for Riot’s full patch notes or in-game timer for final confirmation.
VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 Battlepass Price
The VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 Battlepass is expected to cost 1,000 VP for the Premium Track, which is around $10.
The free track should still be available to everyone who plays during the Act. Riot’s Battlepass explainer describes VALORANT Battlepasses as having both a free path and a Premium path, with progress earned through XP from matches and missions.
First Look at the VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 Battlepass Skins
The leaked images show several different skin styles across the Act 3 Battlepass. While the exact official names have not all been confirmed yet, the weapon selection already looks bigger than usual from a first look perspective.
New Vandal, Ares, and Double Melee Skins
The leaked Vandal and Ares skins seem to share the same green, silver, and dark bronze visual theme. The design looks more fantasy-inspired than tactical, with a sharper body shape and layered metal details.
The melee is the most interesting part here. According to the leak text, it is a double-handed double melee, which suggests players may get a dual-wield style knife through the Battlepass. Battlepass melee skins usually carry the most value in VALORANT, so this one will probably be the cosmetic most players look at first.
New Frenzy, Phantom, Odin, and Marshal Skins
The Frenzy, Phantom, Odin, and Marshal skins appear to use the white and black themed design shown in the leaked images. The Phantom is likely to get the most attention from this group because it remains one of VALORANT’s most used rifles, while the Marshal skin gives sniper players something new to grind for.
The Odin also looks surprisingly clean in this theme. Heavy weapons do not always get the spotlight in Battlepasses, but this design gives the Odin a more polished look than many previous lower-tier cosmetics.
New Bandit Style Stinger, Spectre, and Bucky Skins
Another leaked set shows a red, gold, and pink design for the Bandit, Stinger, Spectre, and Bucky.
This set looks brighter and flashier than the others. The gold trims and red base make it feel more arcade-like, which should appeal to players who prefer louder Battlepass skins rather than darker or minimalist designs.
New Sheriff Skin First Look
The leaked Sheriff skin has a purple, silver, and dark metallic finish. It looks more angular than the other leaked skins, with a sharper frame and a slightly futuristic design.
Sheriff skins are always popular because of how often players use the weapon in pistol rounds and eco rounds. Even if the rest of the Battlepass does not win everyone over, a good Sheriff skin can still make the pass feel worth it for many players.
New Outlaw Skin First Look
The Outlaw skin shown in the leak has a black and red design with a bold scope and aggressive body shape. Since the Outlaw is still one of the newer weapons in VALORANT compared to the original arsenal, every new cosmetic for it naturally gets extra attention.
Season 26 Act 2 Battlepass Playercard
Season 26 Act 2 Battlepass Gunbuddies
The biggest selling point is clearly the melee. If the leaked double-handed melee is part of the Premium Track, that alone could make the pass feel valuable for players who do not want to spend thousands of VP on a store bundle.
Of course, players should still wait for Riot’s official reveal before making a final call. These skins are based on early leaked images, so names, variants, and final reward placement could still differ when the Battlepass goes live.
VALORANT Season 2026 Act 3 is shaping up to have a pretty stacked Battlepass. The leaked skins include a strong mix of rifles, sidearms, SMGs, snipers, shotguns, and a new melee, which gives almost every type of player something to look forward to.
With the Act launching on April 29, 2026, players will not have to wait long to see the full reward track in-game. If the leaked melee and Vandal skin look as good in-game as they do in the first look images, this Battlepass could be an easy pickup for many VALORANT players.
