Riot Games has launched its annual Pride Month celebration for Valorant, offering players free in-game cosmetics through special redemption codes available until June 30. The celebration extends beyond virtual items with community spotlights featuring LGBTQIA+ creators and a commissioned Pride mural at Masters Toronto.
Free Pride-Themed Items Available Through June 30
Players can claim three free Pride-themed items by entering special codes on the redemption page. The offerings include the new "Flyby Hug" Gun Buddy (code: CC-VAL25-FLYBY-BUDDY), the "Ate" Title (code: CC-VAL25-ATE25-TITLE), and a collection of eight Pride Player Cards (code: CC-VAL25-PLAYR-CARDS). These codes will remain active until 2 PM PST on June 30, 2025.
Pride Mural Debuts at Masters Toronto
Beyond digital celebrations, Valorant commissioned community artist Strawberry7 to create a special Pride mural at Trinity-Belwoods park, approximately 20 minutes walking distance from the Masters Toronto venue. The artwork serves as a physical representation of the game's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
What Makes This Year's Pride Celebration Special?
This year's Pride celebration places particular emphasis on community voices, featuring eight LGBTQIA+ creators, artists, and cosplayers who have built supportive spaces within the Valorant ecosystem. These individuals share their personal stories about representation, identity, and finding community through gaming.
LGBTQIA+ Creator Spotlights
The featured creators include cosplayer Yazbae from EMEA, streamer Londyn Bradshaw from NA, caster Kitty from EMEA, content creator Monarch_Spider from EMEA, lifestyle creator Kyon from NA, Ali Izquierdo from LATAM, drag performer Hidden Mistake from LATAM, and trans creator Klairs from OCE.
Many of these creators shared touching personal stories about representation in Valorant. Monarch_Spider specifically mentioned how Clove, a non-binary agent from Edinburgh, provided meaningful representation: "Clove had been and still is one of the best representations of myself in any form of media."
Community Art Showcase
The celebration also features artwork from LGBTQIA+ community members including Mio, Kamii from Taiwan, Grayisntgreen from the United States, Glace from the United States, Zav from Latvia, Ky from the United States, and DarkDusty from Brazil. These artists have created unique interpretations inspired by Valorant's agents and universe.
The artwork showcase demonstrates the creative impact the game has had on its diverse community and highlights the talent within the LGBTQIA+ Valorant community.