Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Valorant agents Jett, Raze, and Killjoy walking toward the camera.
Image via Riot Games

VALORANT Prime collection skins release in China for lower VP prices than in the west—for good reason

Don't get too riled up just yet.

For the first time since release, VALORANT will be making its debut in China.

Recommended Videos

The game was finally added to the country’s list of approved video game titles for 2023, allowing Riot Games to finally share it with players in the region. Along with the game’s debut, Riot will be releasing a plethora of skins to mark the occasion, including the fan-favorite Prime 1.0 collection, but some players have noticed that its price point is a lot less expensive compared to western markets.

The Prime 1.0 collection, for example, originally debuted in the US for 7,100 VP, which would cost around 60-70 dollars. On Wednesday, July 12, however, the Prime 1.0 collection will supposedly be sold in China for 5,160 VP, which would present a 1,940 VP difference in price.

Many players were initially stunned at how inexpensive the collection was compared to other regions, but were quickly silenced after finding out how much VP will cost in China.

As an example, the 2050 VP choice in the western store usually costs about 19 dollars in the United States, but the 2060 VP option in China costs 198 yuan, which is approximately 27 U.S. dollars. This difference is even heftier at higher price points, with the 11000 VP option costing about 137 U.S. dollars in China but only costing 99 dollars in the U.S.

Related: Epic leaked VALORANT knife will be so exclusive basically no one can buy it

In many other regions, the dollar-to-VP exchange rate is relatively even, with some regions differing in price by a few dollars at most. In China, however, the difference in price is relatively drastic, but also explains why the price point for these skins are dropped so much as a result.

With its official release in China, VALORANT should slowly become one of the biggest games in the world, especially with the region already fielding some top-tier squads at international events. The popularity of the title should skyrocket soon, and as a result, we could see even more star talent rise from China onto the big stage at VCT.


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Tyler Esguerra
Tyler Esguerra
Lead League of Legends writer for Dot Esports. Forever an LCS supporter, AD carry main, with more than five years in the industry. Sometimes I like clicking heads in Call of Duty or VALORANT. Creator of the Critical Strike Podcast.