Riot Games Introduces 'Flex' Cosmetics to VALORANT: From Cheese Blocks to Cellphones

Riot Games Introduces 'Flex' Cosmetics to VALORANT: From Cheese Blocks to Cellphones

By Marcus Chen

January 13, 2025 at 05:49 PM

Riot Games has introduced "Flex," a new cosmetic category in VALORANT that expands beyond traditional skins, sprays, and player cards. These unique items can take various forms, from everyday objects like cheese blocks and cellphones to decorative elements like snowflakes.

Players can access two Flex items at launch:

  • A free cellphone
  • A snowflake (included in the battle pass)

Key Features:

  • Can be equipped before, during, or after rounds
  • Only visible in first-person view
  • No gameplay advantages
  • Pure cosmetic value

VALORANT agents Phoenix and KAY/O fighting

VALORANT agents Phoenix and KAY/O fighting

Community Reception:

  • Mixed responses from players
  • Concerns about potential pricing
  • Disappointment over prioritizing cosmetics over requested features like the replay system

Reyna player card from Valorant

Reyna player card from Valorant

While Flex items represent an innovative addition to VALORANT's customization options, their success will largely depend on Riot's ability to balance new features with community-requested updates and maintain reasonable pricing.

The introduction of Flex demonstrates Riot's commitment to expanding VALORANT's cosmetic offerings, though players continue to advocate for more substantial gameplay features alongside these aesthetic additions.

VALORANT gameplay view of Abyss map

VALORANT gameplay view of Abyss map

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