Valorant teases Oni 2.0 featuring katana: Possible release date, weapons, variants, and more

Valorant will reportedly get Oni 2.0 as the next skin bundle (Image via Riot Games)
Valorant will reportedly get Oni 2.0 as the next skin bundle (Image via Riot Games)

Riot Games has finally answered the prayers of legions of Valorant fans with an official teaser for the Oni 2.0 cosmetic bundle. The community had been asking for its next iteration, similar to Magepunk 2.0 and Glitchpop 2.0, for a while now, with the original collection being one of the most popular in-game cosmetics of all time.

Over the years, the developers and designers at Riot Games have done a commendable job at adding cosmetics of various hues and themes for Valorant players to enjoy. Be it the Ruination Collection's mysterious gothic vibe, Glitchpop's cyberpunk esthetic or Radiant Crisis 001's comic relief, the community has often been spoilt for choices to add a tad more color to their gameplay.

This article jots down all the available information for the upcoming Oni 2.0 bundle for Valorant players to get acquainted with.


Everything you need to know about the upcoming Valorant skin bundle Oni 2.0

The official Twitter channel for Riot's FPS title shared a picture today that features four katanas sticking out of the ground with the sun behind them. In front of the blades, one can see a mysterious mask, eerily looking like the one Yoru wields, with glowing eyes and smoke billowing out from them.

The frame also consists of a number of cherry blossom trees, which are also known as Sakura and Japanese cherry. The official post contained the caption '再来,' which roughly says (Google Translate) "again."

While the community wondered if the tease was related to the Agent or the long-awaited collection, well-known Valorant leaker Mike confirmed on their Twitter channel that the next in-game skin bundle is going to be Oni 2.0.

The possible release date and time for the Oni 2.0 skin bundle are at 2 pm PST on Tuesday, March 7. This translates to an early morning launch for the Mumbai, India server at 3:30 am IST on Wednesday, March 8. The in-game shop currently features the VCT LOCK//IN and Reverie bundles for players to cash in on.

According to Mike, the Oni 2.0 bundle will feature a Vandal and a melee katana weapon. Other options are yet to be revealed. For comparison, the first bundle consisted of Shorty, Bucky, Guardian, Phantom, and a melee claw weapon. The price for the new Premium addition will likely be 7100 VP (Valorant Points).

Furthermore, Mike also revealed that each weapon skin in the new bundle, along with the katana, will feature the original four variants. Those in the previous iteration comprised of the base red, black, green, and white. It is expected that the new bundle will also bring animations and finishers for the weapons like the first one.

Other than weapons, players will also get to put their hands on other in-game items like a player card, a gun buddy, and a spray once Oni 2.0 hits the Valorant in-game shop. The community has been waiting for the sequel to the original bundle for a long time now and their dreams seem to be finally coming true.

Readers should remember that there has been no official confirmation regarding the same from Riot Games at the time of writing. Players will be eager to find out whether Oni 2.0 will feature new animations and a finisher or the ones its predecessor had.

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