Skins and in-game cosmetics have been a part of free-to-play multiplier games for a long time. Games such as Fortnite made the concept of a battle pass mainstream. A game like VALORANT realized that they could do the same to make a lot more revenue from the game. There are certain games that are pay-to-win but VALORANT isn’t. A weapon skin only provides certain animations and features to admire as cosmetic accessories. What if a player doesn’t want a certain skin after buying it? Can they refund the skin in VALORANT in 2024? In this article, let’s take a look at how it is possible to get a refund on a skin in VALORANT.
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How to refund a skin in VALORANT In 2024?
Riot Games frequently adds new and exciting skins to the game. Many times, in the launch of a new skin, the player impulsively buys it in the game.
Thus, VALORANT has provided a method for players to refund a skin if they feel like they don’t wish to own it anymore. One must also note that unlike CS2, skins in VALORANT are not tradable on a market. There are some exceptions on refunds, though. Below are some items that players cannot get a refund on:
- Used weapon skins
- Upgraded weapon skins
- Used in-game content (Gun Buddies, Player Cards, etc.)
- Character contract levels
- Weapon skin levels
- Weapon skin bundles
- Premium Battle Passes
- Premium Battle Pass levels
- Radianite points
Below are all the steps players need to follow to get a refund:
- Open the internet browser of your choice.
- Head towards the Riot Games website.
- Players will need to log in with the credentials of the account that the player used to buy the skins on their PC.
- Search for the ‘My Order History’ section that is present in the menu.
- All purchases made by the player in the game will be listed there with the Refund option right beside each of the players’ purchases.
- Click on the Refund button, The website will launch the game’s client on the players’ device for a quick patch, after which the refunds will be made in-game.
