The Battle Pass is VALORANT’s seasonal progression track that offers rewards as players earn experience. Each act features a new pass, with a free reward path and a premium path that can be unlocked using VALORANT Points.
Players progress by completing matches and missions, which provide experience toward Battle Pass tiers. Rewards can include weapon skins, player cards, sprays, gun buddies, titles, and Radianite Points. The pass is therefore more than a single cosmetic bundle: it is a time-limited reward ladder tied to regular play during an act.
A common mix-up is calling the premium track an Event Pass or Skin Collection. Those descriptions may sound plausible, but VALORANT’s official name for the system is Battle Pass. Agent Contracts are a separate progression system associated with unlocking agents and agent-themed rewards.
Battle Pass rewards are generally distinct from the rotating store. The store sells individual cosmetic items and bundles, while the pass groups its rewards into a fixed seasonal progression path. Players who purchase the premium version still need to earn experience to claim its tiers.