10 Ways Valorant Is A Clone Of Counter-Strike
3. Weapon Skins
Since Valorant will be free to play, Riot Games will earn their keep through micro-transactions in the form of weapon skins or cosmetics.
The latest version of Counter-Strike, namely Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, was the first to implement weapons skins into the game and has seen a huge amount of success as a result. These are obtained from 'loot boxes', which can only be opened with keys purchased with real-life money.
Needless to say, the revenue generated by these virtual goods is staggeringly high and although Riot Games' plan of action will differ slightly, they know that players will pay big just to look badass.