Valorantofficially revealed its collaboration with gaming peripherals brand Secretlab. The two brands have partnered in variousValorantevents in the past, which makes sense for them to work together in producing merchandise for casual gamers and pro players.
The competitive FPS game in now on Episode 5 Act 3, where the newValorantagent Harbor was introduced. Players have access to new cosmetic items that can be unlocked in the battle pass, including the Corbin’s Light gun buddy that pays tribute to amember of theValorantcommunity who passed away. The collaboration with Secretlab, which would subsequently launch on October 27, was also teased in the game’s website.
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First revealed in “What’s New in VALORANT Episode 5 Act 3” blog post, the Secretlab collaboration is Riot Games' way of celebrating the final act of Episode 5. According toValorant’s launch announcement, the Secretlab VALORANT Collection is its first licensed merchandise, which can be purchased from Secretlab’s website. The collection includes the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 VALORANT Edition gaming chair with a Riot Gun Buddy attachment on the side; MAGNUS Pro desks with the MAGPAD™ Desk Mat and cable management bundle as add-ons; and a memory foam lumbar pillow. The items all come inValorant’s signature black and red colors.
The collaboration was received with mostly positive reactions from theValorantcommunity online. Many fans said they loved the collection, expressing that they want everything for their gaming rooms. Even Evil Geniuses chief innovation officer Chris DeAppolonio said their headquarters might need a splash of red and black. Some even joked that this was the only way forValorantplayers to get the coveted Riot Gun Buddy, which is originally an in-game accessory mostly given to Riot Games employees and select influencers.
Some aren’t impressed with the prices, however. The gaming chair alone costs over $600. It’s a valid reaction from theValorantcommunity, but it’s also not surprising for gaming peripherals to be expensive, especially when it’s made by a prolific brand like Secretlab. The brand’s popularity can be attributed toValorantstreamers and pro playerswho use its gaming chairs at home. It’s also the go-to brand for theValorantChampionship Tournament (VCT) LANs in the last couple of years.
TheValorantSecretlab collection doesn’t seem to be limited-edition, so fans could still upgrade their setup with one or two items from it anytime they want.
