Valorant offers players a chance to acquire new in-game skins at discounted rates through its Night Market. Here's what the Night Market is, the 2023 schedule, and when the next Night Market event will take place.
What is the Valorant Night Market?
Riot Games introduced the Night Market to Valorant, which is a rotating store that offers players a selection of new skins at reduced prices. It operates on a bi-monthly basis and is akin to League of Legends' "Your Shop." Many Valorant players eagerly anticipate its return.
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When is the Next Valorant Night Market? Dates & Schedule (2023)
The Episode 7 Act 2 Night Market is set to launch on October 11 and will run until October 30, 2023. During this period, players will have 19 days to purchase premium cosmetics at significantly discounted prices.
The previous Night Market, Episode 7 Act 1, became available at the following times:
- 8 PM ET
- 1 AM BST
- 5:30 AM IST
- 2 AM CET
Valorant's Night Market typically follows a bi-monthly cycle. The next Night Market is anticipated to go live in December, aligning with the recent event pattern.
While some previous Night Markets were accessible for 20 days, the upcoming event is available for one day less. Players are advised to save up Valorant Points to take advantage of the discounted cosmetics as soon as the Night Market becomes available.
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Where to Find the Valorant Night Market
In Valorant, you can locate the Night Market in the top right-hand corner of the opening screen when it is active. It is denoted by a card logo that sparkles to grab your attention.
By clicking this icon, you gain access to a selection of discounted items. Simply flip over the cards to reveal the featured skin and its associated discount percentage.
The background color of the card and the shape in the bottom right-hand corner indicate the skin's tier. If you're unsure about these distinctions, consult our Valorant skin guide for a comprehensive explanation of skin tiers.
The Valorant Night Market is a recurring in-game store that appears randomly once during each Act. It offers six different gun skins at discounted prices, with the skins being entirely randomized.
However, in response to early criticism of the feature back in December 2020, Riot introduced Bad Luck Protection to ensure players don't leave disappointed. If you don't own every Premium Edition skin, you will receive at least two Premium skins in your pool. Additionally, you can no longer receive two skins for the same weapon to increase variety.
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Can You Change Your Night Market Skins?
Once you've selected a skin in the Night Market, you cannot change it. While this is a feature players have expressed interest in, Riot has not implemented it. However, now that the feature is recurring, receiving less desirable skins should be less frustrating than if it were a one-time event.
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