Riot Games has unveiled the brand-new Dolmir’s Revenge collection for VALORANT. Video game players are attempting to estimate the cost of a new lot. In fact, the total for the new products adds up to 8,700 Valorant Points, which include guns, a melee weapon, a gun buddy, a player card, and a spray. The different pieces range from a minimum price of 325 VP for the spray to a maximum price of 4,350 VP for the melee weapon.
The players’ initial response, however, was far from an overwhelming expression of love. While some players look at their VP balance and cry, others are simply very excited. For instance, one player stated, “I want it,” and another expressed, “I told myself I will not spend another nickel on this game because I have already spent 5.4 K, but this is very hard…” This simply illustrates the struggle in deciding.
The discussion regarding pricing started off quite strongly. When one player stated that considering the content, the bundle was “fairly priced,” another questioned, “really… ‘fairly’ priced..?” in that well-known doubtful manner. One user interpreted that the skins with visual effects, finishers, and color variations generally cost around the same prices and pointed to the Gaia’s Vengeance bundle that costs 1700 VP per weapon. Meanwhile, another user remarked that “they just make everything unnecessarily expensive,” and it does kind of feel that way, right?
Gamers from various nations also participated, with gamers from Pakistan and Indonesia inquiring about conversions. The legendary Grok, did the math and recoiled with approximately 13,640 PKR for the full package in Pakistan and roughly Rp 870,000 for Indonesian players. That is when you realize how extensive VALORANT’s global player base is and how the discomfort caused by the use of Valorant Points is felt equally everywhere.
The comparison game was powerfully and very quickly kicked off. One player remarked, “Bruh its like gaia vengence just in rocks ;-;” which honestly, not wrong? The stone vibe does evoke similar feelings. Another asked if the Vandal sounds like the Champions 2021 Vandal because sound design matters people! We’re not just getting nice pixels here.
Then there is the whole dynamics of the friend group playing out in the replies. A conversation among Nazlı, halil, and sude had them bartering like “olmaz dostumu satmam” (which means “I won’t sell my friend” for those who don’t understand Turkish) and “Teklifiniz hala geçerli mi” (“Is your offer still valid?”). It feels like a marketplace drama unfolding in real-time, but instead of camels, they are trading Valorant Points.
And what I find really interesting is the fact that people’s opinions are so divided on whether this bundle is worth it or not. Some are quite ready to take a hit on their wallets, while others are standing their ground firmly. One player stated, “This is the last thing I buy,” and we all have been there, making that promise to ourselves before the next shiny bundle arrives. It looks like the melee weapon at 4,350 VP is the one the players are going for as the must-have item, but one player did specifically request “the odin ✊🏿” so it really comes down to one’s taste.
If you think about it, the bundle pricing strategy is quite smart. Acquiring the entire lot at 8,700 VP signifies you are saving a bit as compared to the case of buying the items separately, however, it still is a quite significant amount of money. It is that psychological tactic where they give you the impression of getting a deal while in fact still maximizing the value that they extract from your account.
And I have to admit – the FOMO effect is certainly there with these limited-time bundles. You either buy them now, or you might never get to see them again, and that is why players are doing those quick mental calculations to check if they can afford it or not. The fact that people immediately begin to inquire about regional pricing indicates the level of thought that goes into these purchases.
What was I saying? Oh right, the bundle. So basically, Riot knows precisely what they are doing by offering these meticulously crafted bundles that are located somewhere between “oh that’s cool” and “I NEED THIS.” The rock theme coupled with revenge vibes? That is some very good marketing right. Players are already starting to bond with the digital weapons before they even get to use them.
In the end, it is still VALORANT’s cosmetic game that is strong, and Dolmir’s Revenge is yet another boom in the long series of bundles that have attracted debate with players, budgets, and even caused the occasional breaking of the self-imposed spending limit. Whether you are all in or are sitting this one out, you have to concede – Riot knows how to make the cosmetic pipeline attractive.
For those playing on PlayStation and Xbox, the cosmetic experience remains consistent across platforms.
