You know that feeling? You’re scrolling through Twitter, minding your own business, half-watching a stream, and then you see it. That familiar blue and black banner. The jagged, neon-infused font. Another Valorant leak has dropped, and this one’s the big one. The one we all secretly wait for, even if we pretend we’re too cool for it.
The Night Market.
My heart does this stupid little flutter. My wallet simultaneously screams in terror and anticipation. It’s a Pavlovian response at this point, honed over years of digital cardboard slot machines. And let’s be real, that’s what the Night Market is: a very pretty, very tempting slot machine where the jackpots are slick weapon skins at a price that feels like a steal.
But this time, the leak feels solid. It’s not some random account with 12 followers; it’s coming from the usual, reliable suspects who seem to have a direct line into Riot’s server room. And the date they’re whispering about is coming up *fast*.
So, When is Valorant’s NEXT Night Market Date Leaked For?
Alright, let's get to the juice. The date floating around the ether, courtesy of some of the most trusted data miners in the scene, is pointing towards the very end of May 2024. Specifically, the word on the street is May 22nd, 2024.
Now, hold on. Before you set a calendar reminder and start transferring money into your Valorant Points fund, remember the golden rule of the internet: it’s a leak, not a press release. Riot Games keeps these things under tighter wraps than a new agent release. They love the surprise. So while this date comes from highly credible sources who have been right time and time again, we won’t know for 100% certain until Riot themselves drop the official announcement.
Still. May 22nd. That gives us just enough time to start our ritualistic prayers to the RNG gods. The timing makes perfect sense, too. It usually lands somewhere in the middle of an Act, a nice little content drop to keep us engaged (and spending) between major patches or VCT events. It's the perfect burst of in-game action to liven things up.
My Hopes, Dreams, and the Inevitable Disappointment
Every single time, I tell myself I won't get my hopes up. And every single time, I lie to myself.
In my head, I see it now. Six cards, flipped over one by one. The first is the Reaver Vandal, 43% off. The second? The Gaia’s Vengeance Ghost, a cool 35% discount. Maybe a surprise Magepunk Operator just for fun. It’s a beautiful dream.
The reality is often… less beautiful. I am the undisputed king of getting four different skins from the same undesirable bundle (looking at you, Smite collection) and two skins for guns I haven't bought in three years, like the Shorty or the Bucky. It’s a uniquely painful experience, a feeling many of us share over on Discord, complaining to our duo partner about our terrible luck. It’s almost a 2 player game of who can get the worst roll.
But here’s the thing about hope. It’s stubborn. I’m still chasing that elusive Prime Classic. I’ve been waiting for a discounted Ion Sheriff for what feels like an eternity. And that’s the magic of the Night Market, isn’t it? It’s the *possibility*. The chance that this time, finally, you’ll get *the one*.
A quick reminder for the uninitiated or the forgetful: the skins have to be at least two full acts old. So don't expect to see the latest hotness that just dropped. And you'll never see the super-premium Exclusive or Ultra Edition skins (so no Elderflame or Protocol 781-A). It’s only for Select, Deluxe, and Premium tier skins. It’s a curated pool, which makes the whole thing a bit of a strategic gamble.
Is the Night Market Still Special?
I was thinking about this the other day. With so many incredible skins now in the game, has the Night Market lost a bit of its shine? I mean, back in the early days, getting any premium skin felt like a massive win. Now, the pool of potential skins is enormous.
The odds of getting that one specific skin you want are, frankly, astronomically low. It can be frustrating. You see six cards, and none of them are even remotely interesting. It feels less like a special event and more like a randomized, discount pop-up shop that usually misses the mark.
And yet… I’m still writing this, aren’t I? You’re still reading it. The hype is real.
I think it’s because it’s a shared community moment. For a couple of weeks, everyone’s timeline is flooded with screenshots of their markets—the god-tier rolls that make you green with envy and the hilariously awful ones that make you feel a little better about your own luck. It’s a communal lottery, and that shared experience, the collective hope and commiseration, is what keeps it special. Getting a good roll feels less like a transaction and more like you've won a little mini-game, like a successful round of Sticky Goo Jump Land Get Coins where the coin is a shiny new Phantom skin.
FAQ: Your Burning Night Market Questions Answered
How does the Night Market actually work?
Think of it as your own personal, secret shop. Once it’s live, you’ll see a little card icon in the top right of the main menu. Click it, and you'll get six mystery cards. You flip them over, and each one reveals a random weapon skin from the Select, Deluxe, or Premium collections at a randomized discount. These six offers are unique to you and last for the entire duration of the event.
Why can’t I get the brand-new skin bundle in my offers?
This is a big one. Riot has a rule to maintain the value and exclusivity of new skins. A skin can only appear in your Night Market if it was released at least two full Acts before the current one. So if a cool new Vandal skin just dropped in Act 3, you'll have to wait until at least Act 2 of the next Episode to have a chance of seeing it.
Is the Night Market rigged to give me skins for guns I never use?
Ha! This is the ultimate conspiracy theory, and while it definitely *feels* true sometimes, Riot has confirmed it’s completely random. It doesn't look at your play history or what skins you already own. It’s just pure, unfiltered, and often cruel, RNG. The reason you might get more skins for weird guns is simply that there are a lot of them in the total skin pool.
So is this Valorant’s NEXT Night Market Date Leaked for May 22nd confirmed?
Not officially by Riot Games, no. This date comes from very reliable data miners who are almost always correct, but you should still take it with a grain of salt until you see the official announcement. Think of it as a very, very strong rumor. Keep an eye on the official Valorant channels around that time.
Can I reroll my offers if I don’t like them?
Nope. And this is the most brutal part. What you see is what you get. Once you flip those six cards, they are locked in for the entire event. No second chances, no do-overs. Choose wisely, or just close the tab and try to forget the pain until next time.
At the end of the day, whether this leak is spot-on or off by a day or two, the Night Market is coming. My advice? Go in with low expectations and a clear budget. Know what you *actually* want, and don't get tempted by a big discount on a skin you'll never use.
Or just throw caution to the wind and gamble. Who am I to judge? I’ll be right there with you, crossing my fingers for that Reaver Vandal.
