Gift System in VALORANT: How It Works and What to Expect Next

With the release of patch 10.08 in April 2025, Riot Games officially introduced a long-awaited gifting system in VALORANT. This feature allows players to send cosmetic items directly to friends through the in-game store. The new system streamlines the gifting process, making it safer, easier, and more accessible for all players.

What Can Be Gifted?

Currently, players can gift selected items available in the Featured Store Bundles section. These include:

• Weapon skins
• Sprays
• Player cards
• Titles
• Other cosmetic elements

If the recipient already owns any items in a bundle, the cost of the gift is automatically adjusted. You only pay for the missing components, ensuring fair pricing.

How to Send a Gift

To send a gift in VALORANT, follow these steps:

1. Open the Store tab in the main menu.
2. Select the bundle or item you wish to gift from the Featured Bundles section.
3. Click the "Gift" button in the bottom-right corner.
4. Choose a friend from your friend list and confirm the purchase.

The recipient will receive a notification and can choose to accept or decline the gift.

Requirements and Limitations

To use the gifting system, the following conditions must be met:

• The sender’s account must be at least level 15.
• Both sender and recipient must be friends for at least 7 days.
• Both accounts must belong to the same game region (e.g., Europe, North America).
• Both accounts must be in good standing (not banned or restricted).
• A gift cannot be sent if the recipient already owns the item.
• Daily limits: 5 gifts sent and 5 gifts received per day.

These requirements are in place to maintain fairness, reduce the risk of abuse, and ensure a safe and enjoyable gifting experience for all players.

Gift Refund Policy

Refunds are available under certain conditions:

• If the recipient declines the gift, the full amount is refunded in Valorant Points (VP).
• If the gift is not accepted within 60 days, the VP are returned to the sender.
• In special cases (e.g., regional legal issues or account compromise), refunds may be issued by Riot Support.

Note: Once a gift is accepted, refunds are no longer possible.

Alternative Gifting Methods Before Patch 10.08

Before the official gifting feature, players used less secure alternatives:

• VALORANT Gift Cards: Prepaid cards sold online or in retail stores, used to top up VP balances without linking payment methods.
• Direct Money Transfers: Sending money via platforms like PayPal for friends to purchase items themselves.

While functional, these methods lacked the security and ease of the new system.

Future Outlook

Riot Games has announced plans to expand the gifting system’s capabilities. Upcoming features may include:

• Gifting battle passes
• Gifting individual items outside bundles
• More cosmetic options

However, transfers of VP or Radianite Points between accounts remain unavailable and are likely to stay restricted to prevent fraud and abuse.

Conclusion

The introduction of the gifting system marks a major milestone in VALORANT’s social features. It enables players to share their favorite skins and cosmetics, fostering stronger community connections.

Whether you're celebrating a friend's birthday, thanking a teammate, or just feeling generous, you can now send gifts directly and securely — all without leaving the game client.