What is the Night Market in VALORANT

The Night Market is a limited-time in-game store in VALORANT that appears once every Act and lasts for about two to three weeks. During this period, each player receives six randomly selected skins from previous collections, offered at individual discounts ranging from 10% to 49%. These offers are unique to each account and remain fixed throughout the event.

How the Night Market Works

When the Night Market becomes available, a special icon appears on the game’s main screen. Clicking on it takes you to a section where six hidden cards are shown. Each card conceals one skin, and players must flip them manually. Once revealed, the selection is locked in and cannot be changed.

Skins in the Night Market are pulled from collections released at least two Acts prior. Newest collections, Ultra and Exclusive Edition skins, items from Battle Passes, and gear do not appear. The maximum price for a weapon skin is 1775 VP, while knives can cost up to 3550 VP.

Each player is guaranteed to receive at least two Premium skins or knives, and no more than two skins for the same weapon can be included in a single offer.

Discount Ranges and Rarity

Discounts range between 10% and 49%. The highest discount — 49% — is rare. Most players typically see offers with discounts between 15% and 35%. Occasionally, more favorable deals appear — one player reported getting a 46% discount on the Reaver Vandal.

When the Night Market Appears

The Night Market generally appears near the end of each Act. Here's how the 2025 schedule has looked so far:

• V25 Act 1: February 13 – March 4
• V25 Act 2: April 9 – April 29
• V25 Act 3: June 5 – June 24
• V25 Act 4: July 10 – July 24

The intervals between events are roughly 10 to 12 weeks, so it’s safe to expect the next Night Market to appear toward the end of the upcoming Act.

Pros and Cons

Advantages: The Night Market gives players a chance to purchase older skins from past collections at reduced prices. Occasionally, high-quality Premium sets become available at a discount, offering great value to players who enjoy collecting skins.

Disadvantages: The biggest drawback is that there’s no way to change the skin selection. If all six offers are unappealing, you’ll have to wait for the next event. Many players report getting low-tier skins with minimal discounts, making the market feel unrewarding.

Additionally, the event plays into FOMO — the fear of missing out. With limited-time offers and no re-rolls, players may feel pressured to make purchases they hadn’t planned.

Helpful Tips

Before purchasing VP, wait for the Night Market to begin and see what offers you receive. Don’t rush into spending — take time to decide if a skin is truly worth it. If none of the options are appealing, it’s perfectly fine to skip the current event and wait for the next one.

Open all cards as soon as the event starts to evaluate your options early. Also, try to keep your VP balance in round numbers to avoid small leftover amounts that can’t be spent efficiently.

Conclusion

The Night Market is a personalized event in which each player gets six discounted skin offers from past collections. It appears once per Act, runs for about two weeks, and is based on luck. There’s a chance to grab a desirable Premium set for less, but it’s also possible to end up with nothing useful.

This system is great for players who frequently spend in-game currency and are patient enough to wait for better deals. On the other hand, those who prefer full control and predictable outcomes might find it frustrating.

Despite its flaws, the Night Market remains one of the most anticipated events in VALORANT. Every time it opens, players rush to check their offers — hoping that maybe, just maybe, this time they’ll finally get that one skin they’ve been waiting for. If you enjoy collecting skins and don’t mind a bit of randomness, the Night Market is definitely worth your attention.