Araxys 2.0 Skins Coming to VALORANT on December 13, 2024

On December 10, Riot Games revealed a new skin collection for the popular shooter VALORANT, titled "Araxys 2.0." This collection is a sequel to the successful series first released in January 2023. The updated version will be available in the in-game store starting Friday, December 13, 2024, Japan time.

What's included in the collection?

The "Araxys 2.0" collection features skins for five weapons: Sheriff, Guardian, Phantom, Outlaw, and the unique melee weapon Bio-Atomizers. The skins boast a futuristic design with elements resembling undulating scales, evoking the theme of ancient alien weaponry.

Outlaw

Sheriff

Phantom

Guardian

Finisher and color variants

As with the original version, each defeated enemy triggers a finisher animation featuring a vertical beam of light. The collection offers four color variants: gold (default), red, purple, and white, with the beam color changing to match the chosen palette.

New melee weapon type

The melee weapon in this collection is the Bio-Atomizers — a dual-wielded weapon consisting of two short blades connected by a chain. It continues the tradition of unique melee designs following the release of the "Kronas."

Additional Accessories

In addition to the 5 weapon types, the developers delighted their fans with a unique keychain, player card, and spray, all designed in the style of the set:

Keychain:

Player card:

Spray:

Expected pricing

While the exact price has yet to be confirmed, the collection is expected to cost around 8700 VP, similar to the first installment.

Release date

The skins will be available for purchase in the in-game store starting December 13, 2024.

The "Araxys 2.0" collection promises to be a striking addition to the VALORANT arsenal, featuring impressive designs and unique weapons. It's important to remember that these are purely cosmetic items and do not affect gameplay. Fans of the first series will surely appreciate the sequel, which retains the recognizable style while adding new elements. With the release set for December 13, gamers are already gearing up to expand their collections.