Is the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass worth buying?

Modified Jun 26, 2024 15:36 GMT

Is the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass worth it? (Image via Riot Games)

Is the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass worth buying? This is a thought many players might have as the new set of time-bound cosmetics makes its way into the game. Each Battlepass in Riot Games' character-based shooter costs $10 (or equivalent regional pricing) and gives players access to a new set of weapon skins, player cards, sprays, titles, and a bunch of Radianite Points you can use to upgrade premium skin animations.

Long-time players would know that not all Battlepasses are created equal. This article will discuss the merits and demerits of the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass to help you determine if it's worth getting.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

What does the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass have?

Some guns from the Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass (Image via Riot Games)

The first skin collection included in the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass is the Convergence collection. This comprises Frenzy, Phantom, Stinger, and Marshal skins. There are no variants, and this is the most basic of the three collections.

The Bumble Brigade collection features an Ares, Bulldog, Judge, and Ghost skin. These also don't have any variants, but they do feature animated art on each weapon. This consists of bullet-shaped bees swarming out as well as a honey-dripping animation on the gun's body.

The Bubble Pop collection is the final skinline included in the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass. It consists of a Vandal, Judge (yes, another), Classic, Guardian, and melee. The designs come in two variants: the first has a light blue, pink, and violet color palette and features a girl pop star, while the second has a red and black color palette with the picture of a boy pop star.

Bubble Pop Light Stick (Image via Riot Games)

The highlight of the Bubble Pop collection is the melee, which is called a Light Stick. It also comes in two variants—blue and red—and has quite a unique shape and feel.

Overall, all three weapon skins are some of the more interesting designs Valorant Battlepasses have featured in the recent past. So given the price point, they are definitely worth it, especially considering it gives you access to one of the most innovative Battlepass melees in the game.

You also get a bunch of cute Stickers and Gun Buddies, player cards with fantastic art, and 160 Radianite Points.

Highlights from the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass

Some player cards from the Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass (Image via Riot Games)

Paid Track

Convergence Phantom
Bubble Pop Light Stick
Bubble Pop Vandal
Bumble Brigade Bulldog
Home Again // Viper Card
Lost and Found Card
Power of Five Spray
Blinded Again Spray
Brimsicle Gun Buddy

Free Track

Bubble Pop Classic
That’s Terrifying Spray
Tanghulu Gun Buddy
Dream Bubble Card
Epilogue: Bot Means Business Card

Verdict

The Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass is one of the best offerings from Riot Games in this category in a while. The weapon skins have a unique design approach, and the melee has a refreshing take that has not been seen in Battlepass cosmetics before. All these qualities make the present Battlepass a must-have for collectors and newbies alike.

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