VALORANT Year 25 Act 3 Battlepass: First Look, Price, Release Date, & More

Nafiu Aziz
By Nafiu Aziz
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In celebration of the game’s fifth anniversary, VALORANT’s Season 2025 Act 3 Battlepass has been formally released, offering a wide variety of brand-new features, rewards, and cosmetics.

This Battlepass provides a fresh incentive to get back into the fight, regardless of your level of experience. As players finish objectives and matches, they can earn exclusive in-game cosmetics through the VALORANT Battlepass. All players can earn rewards from their free and paid tracks, and premium members can access additional exclusive items.

Year 25 Act 3 Battle Pass Skins

This Act introduces three distinct weapon skin lines:

1. Solarex Collection

  • Weapons: Sheriff (free), Spectre, Odin, Phantom, and the Solarex Relic melee weapon.
  • Variants: Default, Black, Green, and Purple.
  • Theme: A sleek design with gold and purple accents, offering a futuristic aesthetic.

2. Spellbound Collection

  • Weapons: Frenzy, Bucky, Marshal, and Bulldog.
  • Theme: Enchanted visuals with mystical elements, featuring purple, black, and silver tones.

3. Tacti-Treat Collection

  • Weapons: Ghost, Judge, Guardian, and Operator.
  • Theme: A playful design with vibrant colors and fruity illustrations.

Player Cards:

Free and Premium Rewards

The Battlepass offers a variety of rewards across both tracks:

Free Track Highlights:

  • Weapon Skin: Solarex Sheriff.
  • Sprays: Peeking Vents.
  • Player Cards: 5 Years: Duelists Card.
  • Gun Buddy: Squish Ball Buddy.
  • Title: “5TH”.
  • Radianite Points: 60.

Premium Track Highlights:

  • Weapon Skins: Solarex Phantom, Solarex Relic, Spellbound Bulldog, Tacti-Treat Ghost.
  • Sprays: Balikbayan Box, Night.Market Conspiracy.
  • Gun Buddy: Boba Truck Buddy.
  • Player Cards: 5 Years: Can’t Slow Me Down, 5 Years: Cypher’s Revenge.

New Features and Updates

  • Gifting System: Players can now gift select Featured Store bundles and items directly to friends.
  • Anniversary Celebrations: Special cosmetics and music tracks have been introduced to commemorate VALORANT’s five-year milestone.
  • Map Rotation: Fracture has been rotated out, with Sunset taking its place in the competitive map pool.

Act Duration and Progression Tips

Season 2025 Act 3 is expected to run for approximately two months. To maximize your Battlepass progression:

  • Daily Missions: Complete them regularly for XP boosts.
  • Weekly Missions: Prioritize these for substantial XP gains.
  • Consistent Play: Engage in matches consistently to accumulate XP over time.

Price and Release Date

  • Price: 1,000 VALORANT Points (VP), approximately $10 USD.
  • Release Date: April 30, 2025.

The Season 2025 Act 3 Battlepass provides both visual appeal and enhanced gaming experiences with its extensive selection of cosmetics and new features. Seize the opportunity to celebrate VALORANT’s fifth anniversary in a lavish way.

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Nafiu Aziz is an avid gamer and a writer at GameRiv, covering Apex Legends, CS:GO, VALORANT, and plenty of other popular FPS titles in between. He scours the internet daily to get the latest scoop in esports.