VALORANT Episode 9 Act II: Nocturnum Skinline, New Agent Vyse, and Battle Pass Launch on August 28, 2024

Riot Games and VALORANT have officially revealed the Nocturnum skinline and other exciting updates as part of Episode 9 Act II, which begins on August 28, 2024. The Nocturnum skinline draws inspiration from an ancient forbidden ritual, blending terror and beauty. The skinline includes the Phantom, Classic, Bulldog, Marshal, and a new scythe melee type.

Nocturnum Skinline Features:

• Custom Kill Banners & Finishers: Killing every player on the enemy team once fully unlocks the Nocturnum ritual, summoning Noctis to engulf the world in darkness as part of the finisher.
• Scythe Melee: The scythe includes custom swipe and inspect animations and can transform into a dagger, which has a unique right-click ability and custom visual and audio effects.

Battle Pass:

Launching with Episode 9 Act II, the Battle Pass brings fresh items, available for 1,000 VP. Here’s a breakdown:

• Free Track Highlights:

  • Overlay Sheriff
  • Tactical DJ Card
  • Epilogue: Tabletop Tactics Card
  • Lava Lamp Gun Buddy
  • Silly Cat Spray

• Paid Track Highlights:

  • Overlay Dagger
  • Overlay Phantom
  • Frequency Bulldog
  • Yoonseul Guardian
  • Resting Wingman Spray (Animated)
  • Scheming Cypher Spray
  • Yoonseul Card
  • Steel and String Card
  • Boxing TactiBear Gun Buddy

New Agent Vyse:

The update also introduces Vyse, a sentinel who manipulates liquid metal to trap, isolate, and disarm her enemies, offering a fresh dynamic to the roster.

The Nocturnum skinline will be available to players starting August 29, right after Episode 9 Act II launches.