Riot Activates In-Game Fundraisers in VALORANT, League to Support LA Wildfire Relief

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Today, Riot Games unveiled plans to initiate “in-game charity events” within VALORANT and League of Legends, aiming to assist with the wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles. These events are set to go live next week as part of a larger commitment by the company to aid their hometown that has been affected by these disasters.

This month, wildfires erupted in Los Angeles, leaving hundreds of houses in ruins and causing extensive financial damage estimated at billions.

A Chance For VALORANT and League Players to Do Some Good

Starting January 22nd, the most recent EX.O cosmetic collection in VALORANT will transform into a Give Back Bundle. Money earned from the sale of these items will be directly donated to the Riot Games Social Impact Fund. Since the game’s launch, VALORANT has annually offered a Give Back Bundle, with skins chosen by fans from other collections. In prior versions, 50% of skin sales and 100% of accessory sales were contributed to the Fund. The EX.O bundle will be removed from the store on January 30th.

Furthermore, Firefighter Tristana will be made available again from January 23rd until February 5th within League of Legends. This skin was initially launched in 2010 and has been a sought-after item among League enthusiasts.

To kick off today’s VALORANT Champions Tour Americas live stream, VALORANT Esports Head, Leo Faria, spoke about the ongoing wildfires. He kindly requested viewers to contribute to the California Fire Foundation and the International Medical Corps for their efforts in addressing these disasters.

Ever since the city has been affected by wildfires, Riot has stepped up to assist displaced workers temporarily with housing and financial aid, served meals, and even supplied a backup generator to a local fire station that had experienced power loss. The developer expresses their commitment by stating they are in it for the long haul, offering support not only for immediate relief but also for the extended recovery efforts in Southern California over the years.

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2025-01-17 03:18