VALORANT Run It Back V26 Bundle Revealed

VALORANT Run It Back V26 Bundle Revealed

31 Aug, 2026, 14:39

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Last updated: 31 Aug, 2026, 14:39

VALORANT fans have just been given a first look at the upcoming Run It Back V26 skin bundle. While these special collections are highly anticipated for giving players another opportunity to obtain older fan-favourite cosmetics, this particular V26 iteration is drawing significant attention due to both its weapon lineup and a highly controversial purchasing structure.

The Weapon Lineup

The V26 bundle compiles three of the most popular and visually striking weapon skins in the game's history.

  • Elderflame Operator (2,475 VP)

Image Source: Riot Games
Image Source: Riot Games

  • Singularity Sheriff (2,175 VP)

Image Source: Riot Games
Image Source: Riot Games

  • RGX 11z Pro Vandal (1,775 VP)

Image Source: Riot Games
Image Source: Riot Games

A Controversial Purchase Restriction

Historically, weapon bundles allow players to either purchase the complete set at a discounted rate or acquire the individual skins separately. However, the Run It Back V26 bundle will break this long-standing tradition: items can only be purchased as a bundle. 

Players looking to grab just the RGX Vandal or the Singularity Sheriff will be forced to acquire the entire package to secure any single weapon cosmetic. The only expected exception to this restriction is Brazil, where items are anticipated to be purchasable individually due to local consumer regulations.

Expected Pricing and Release Date

Although the official price tag remains unannounced, expected costs can be projected based on standard individual weapon skin tiers. Purchased individually, these skins would total 6,425 VP.

However, since players are restricted to purchasing these items strictly as a complete set, Riot is expected to offer a flat package discount. For comparison, VALORANT's previous three-weapon returning set, the Run It Back // V25 collection released in December 2025, was priced at a discounted 4,840 VP.

The expected release date is September 3, 2026, which fits perfectly into Riot's established cadence of launching new collections every two to three weeks. This release window sits exactly sixteen days after the debut of the Aeris collection on August 18, 2026.


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