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VALORANT Alpha vs Omega ACT 1 Challenge Explained

VALORANT Alpha vs Omega ACT 1 Challenge Explained

Adarsh J. Kumar

Adarsh J. Kumar

7 Jan, 2026, 12:08

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Last updated: 13 Jan, 2026, 12:22

To kick off VALORANT Season V26, Riot Games has introduced a fun, community-driven event called the Alpha vs Omega Challenge. This offers players an opportunity to compete alongside EMEA's top content creators, broadcast talent, and pro players, including notable names like Harmii, Mixwell, Yinzu, and Petra.

How to participate in VALORANT Alpha vs Omega ACT 1 Challenge

VALORANT AlphavsOmega Challenge objectives

The Alpha vs Omega ACT 1 Challenge can be accessed through the Riot Games FTW website. You must lock in your faction to begin the challenge. If you can’t make up your mind on which faction to join, the website features a short quiz you can take for a personalized recommendation.

Players must complete one challenge each week, with the event spanning four weeks. The challenges can vary and may include objectives like obtaining the most Bandit kills or the most Competitive points.

Additionally, you can find the progress of all participating content creators on the Creator Leaderboards.

Rewards

VALORANT AlphavsOmega Challenge rewards

The winning faction of each week will be rewarded with an exclusive Player Card, delivered as text codes via the Riot Games FTW platform’s reward tab. Furthermore, the top players will be eligible for custom VALORANT V26 Conflict physical merchandise. While Riot Games has yet to confirm the exact physical rewards, promotional images suggest it could include a VALORANT-themed keyboard and mousepad. Challenge organizers will contact the players regarding the delivery of the said physical rewards.

Player Cards:

V26 Conflict // Hermanita
V26 Conflict // Face the Flames
V26 Conflict // Blood & Venom
V26 Conflict // The Fall

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Feature image credits: Riot Games

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