The players are already looking to their in-game stores as Riot Games has revealed all the skins that will be available in the VALORANT Night Market during Season 25 Act 6. The seasonal discount event is a surefire way for customers to savor the benefits of an up to eighty percent discount on premium skins. However, there is one very important issue that is very much the talk of the town, and unfortunately, it is not a positive one.

The Night Market, in simple terms, is a limited-time offer in your store that lets you discover six various skins that are heavily discounted from a vast pool. It is similar to a loot box but for cosmetics that you not only want but also see before purchasing. The event is slated for December 11, 2025, to January 6, 2026, depending on your location. For Europeans, it began at 2 AM CET. For Malaysia, it started at 9 AM MYT. For players in India, the wait is almost over as it will start at 6:30 AM IST on the 12th. So, be sure to check your game.

The most thrilling part of this is the sound announcement of the skin bundles to be eligible. Riot categorizes them into three sections: Select, Deluxe, and Premium. The Select Edition is basically a more basic skin version including Convex, Infantry, and the old but great Prism II. Next up is the Deluxe Edition, which contains some good mid-range options like the Nunca Olvidados bundle, the classy Horizon set, and the always-attractive VALORANT Go! Vol. 3 skins. Meanwhile, everyone’s eyes are on the list of the Premium Edition. That is where the highest-priced and most desired skins are found.

For instance, Prime, Reaver, Oni, Sovereign, Gaia’s Vengeance, Ion, Magepunk are all skins that will make your smoking gun is costlier than your complete PC. The number of skins is so overwhelming that it is, in fact, so huge that it is difficult to not feel overwhelmed. Premium bundles such as Xenohunter, Radiant Crisis 001, and the more recent Soulstrife are but a few of the many bundles available in the pool. It is nothing less than an aesthetic treasure trove.

Unfortunately, something is dragging the event down. The tweet from the leak account VALORANTLeaksEN finishes with an extremely important caution: “⚠️ Melee with 4,350VP and above are not included in the Night Market.” Just consider it! It implies that any knife or melee weapon that is originally priced at 4350 Valorant Points or more will not get any discounts whatsoever. No opportunity! Zilch!

That announcement triggered an immediate frenzy among the players. One user nicknamed Chaotic 🙂 responded: “so virtually no good melee? wtf.” and they might have a point. The most famous knives such as the Reaver 2.0 Karambit, the Ion Energy Sword, or the fashionable Sovereign Sword, are all within that 4350 VP range or even more. Therefore, if you were looking forward to the discounted Oni Claw? Sorry, it is not in this market.

The community’s reactions are hilarious in the replies. There is a desperate hope symbolized by KuroNeko who made a very sorrowful request, “Pls bless me with reaver knife 2.0 pls 🥹🥹.” However, due to the restrictions, that wish is now impossible. Some players are confused, with one asking “Is night market out today?” and another “Did anyone even get the night market yet?” A bot or an account named Grok, which appears to be very friendly, was checking the replies and informing users of the time and confirming details for people located in Spain and China.

Some fans are also displeased by the absence of specific items. User maro showed his dissatisfaction: “Huhu no Evori/Mystbloom 1.0???” Another user, aka addy, simply inquired, “No exo ?? 😢” Moreover, Dhikerz made a remark about the nonexistence of the Primordium bundle. It is a reminder that not all skin collections qualify, and while the Night Market may be broad, its limits do exist. Some gamers, like The Ars Goetia, even expressed their regret for having bought other skins, which is a different level of the universally relatable gamer pain.

What does it mean for your shopping spree? There are still stunning gun skins at a discount waiting to be picked up. If you have always wanted to get a Premium rifle skin like the Prime Vandal or the Reaver Phantom, be sure you do not miss this opportunity to get it for less VP. The Deluxe tier also has some great options such as the sleek Minima skins or the trendy Tigris bundle. The professional scene also saw a shift as MIBR’s Aspas is out for surgery. For players on console, events like this are accessible on platforms such as PlayStation and Xbox.