Riot Games Launches "Night Queue" Challenge in VALORANT

Riot Games has announced the launch of Night Queue — a limited-time event in VALORANT where players can earn in-game cosmetic items. The event runs from March 4 to March 23, 2026.

The Night Queue challenge consists of two stages. To participate, players must register on the event website using their Riot Games account. Players can earn points by participating in matches, playing with friends, and posting short videos on social media.

Stage 1: Warming Up (March 4–14)

Players must complete basic quests to accumulate a total of 500 points. The reward is the "Hari Raya Homecoming" player card.

Quest list for "Warming Up":

• Win: 1 point per victory in any mode.
• Loss: 1 point for completing a match in any mode.
• Kills: 1 point per kill during a match.
• Credits: 15 points for every 10,000 credits spent.
• Better with Friends: Bonus points for playing with friends (1 point).
• Self-Expression: Participation in the "WINGMAN's Corner" creative challenge (20 points).

Stage 2: Night Owl (March 14–23)

This stage features more challenging tasks playable in Ranked, Unranked, Swiftplay, or Spike Rush. Earning 500 points rewards players with the "Last Round Before Dawn" player card.

Night Owl quests:

• Headshots: 15 or more headshots in a single match — 15 points.
• Spikes: 5 points per team spike plant or defuse.
• Rounds Won: 15 points for every 10 rounds won.
• Better with Friends: 1 bonus point for playing with friends.
• Self-Expression: Participation in the "WINGMAN's Corner" creative challenge (20 points).

Players can also join the "WINGMAN's Corner" contest by posting short videos on TikTok using the special "WINGMAN" effect. In addition to points toward the main progress, players whose videos are approved will receive the exclusive "Alarmboi Out" graffiti.

WINGMAN's Corner Rules:

• Video length: 15 to 60 seconds.
• One video per participant.
• Only the submitter may appear on screen.
• No copyright-protected music.
• No visible chats, Discord logs, or other messenger windows.
• No inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content.

All earned rewards can be claimed in the "Rewards" tab under the profile section on the "For The Win" challenge platform.

As a reminder, the VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 playoff bracket has been finalized.