Hey everyone.
We’re writing this article today to talk about what we frankly (mostly) know to be the worst. Starting September 18th, the prices of cryptocurrencies (RP, VP, LoR coins, Wild Cores, etc.) will be adjusted on many regional servers. .
We will be offering additional bonus virtual currency for in-client purchases in regions where prices are increasing before these changes take effect. For example, in VALORANT, a 2050 VP bundle (typically 1900 VP + 150 bonuses) grants 300 bonus VP for a total of 2200 VP. These bonuses will begin on September 4th at 9am PST in most regions.
Note: There are alternate timelines for servers in South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Please refer to the disclaimer at the bottom of this article for price changes and bonus virtual currency timing in these regions.
Why and why now?
As the global economy changes, we may need to adjust our prices to account for exchange rates and changes in the local economy. This update makes changes that affect all five live games and most regions. Some regions will remain unchanged at this time, while others will experience price increases or decreases to better balance prices between regions.
Exchange rates change constantly, so it’s important to balance prices between regions. If prices fluctuate too much, third parties can exploit these differences and use methods such as VPNs and server transfers to buy currency at a lower price in one region and sell it in another. There is a possibility of profit. In some regions, a significant or even majority of currency purchases are made by these third parties or players outside the region.
We know these changes will be especially tough on players in the regions where the increases are the biggest, and we’re not happy about that either. The reality is that these adjustments are needed to counter the manipulation we see within the system and ensure that everyone is playing on a level playing field. Our hope is that by balancing currency values more consistently across regions, we can reduce opportunities for exploitation and maintain fairness for everyone.
Changes to prices and purchasing methods
The percentages listed below reflect average price changes and vary slightly by bundle and payment method. The currency amount for gift cards and codes will also be updated, so be sure to redeem them soon to ensure you get the most value.
We also use this opportunity to standardize our bundles, making them more consistent across games and regions. For example, the 1380 RP bundle will be available in all LoL PC regions. This means there will be changes to bundles in some regions.
League of Legends PC and Teamfight Tactics
Americas
Asia Pacific and OCE
Europe and MENA
legends of runeterra
Americas
Asia Pacific and OCE
Europe and MENA
Valorant
Americas
Brazil: +14%
Canada: No change
Chile: +22%
Colombia: +6%
Latin America region priced in USD: To standardize prices across Latin America, some regions will see a -15% decrease and others will see a 12% increase.
USA: No change
Regions not listed: No change
Asia Pacific and OCE
Europe and MENA
League of Legends: Wild Rift
Americas
Asia Pacific and OCE
Europe and MENA
Server timings for South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan
The Taiwan server double bonus promotion will run from September 19th at 9am PST (September 20th midnight + 8GMT) to October 3rd at 9am PST (October 4th midnight + 8) will be in effect until the price change. 8GMT).
An additional 10% promotion will be applied on the Korean server during the bonus period, starting September 4th at 9am PST (September 5th at 1am KST) and ending on the price change date, September 22nd at 8am PST. (Pacific Standard Time). September 23, 12:00 AM KST).
For Japan servers, price change dates and times and double bonus promotions will be announced on local game social channels in the future.
