India, Sept. 21 -- The annual Champions bundle has become Riot Games showcase for how far VALORANT cosmetics can stretch beyond a simple weapon reskin. For 2026, Riot is changing the formula again. Instead of making kills the main trigger for its visual effects, the new collection reacts to where you are in the match and how well you are performing.

Called Frag or Die, the VALORANT Champions 2026 bundle includes a Phantom and a Fan melee weapon. The Phantom has four upgrade levels, while the Fan has three. Both use black, white, gold, and red finishes tied to the Champions theme. The Fan also fits this year's Shanghai setting, but the bigger change is what happens once a match begins.

The Phantom and Fan use different appearances depend...