VALORANT’s Agent Gear progression system is changing with Patch 13.06, and players who are currently working toward specific Agent rewards should understand the new system before it arrives.
Riot has confirmed that Patch 13.06 is scheduled for September 22, 2026. The update will connect future Agent Gear progression more directly to how much you actually play the associated Agent.
What Is VALORANT Agent Gear?
Agent Gear is the progression track connected to each VALORANT Agent. These tracks contain cosmetic and account rewards associated with individual Agents.
Under the current system, players can work toward these rewards with Kingdom Credits without necessarily spending much time playing that Agent. Patch 13.06 changes that relationship.
What Changes in Patch 13.06?
After the update, Agent Gear unlocks will be linked more directly to how much you play the Agent associated with those rewards.
For players who regularly main an Agent, this may feel natural. But if you want cosmetics from an Agent you almost never select, completing that progression may require more time on that Agent after the change.
Will You Lose Agent Gear You Already Own?
No. Riot has confirmed that players will keep the Agent Gear they have already earned.
That means anything successfully unlocked before Patch 13.06 should remain on your account. This makes the period before September 22 particularly relevant if you are already close to a reward you want.
Are Kingdom Credits Being Removed?
No. Kingdom Credits will continue to be used for Agent Gear.
The main change is that progression becomes more closely connected to playing the Agent. Existing Kingdom Credits do not simply become useless when the patch arrives.
What Should You Unlock Before September 22?
Prioritize rewards from Agents you rarely play, especially if you are already close to unlocking them.
A useful checklist is:
- Rewards you genuinely want and are close to unlocking.
- Gear belonging to Agents you rarely select.
- Tracks where you have already invested Kingdom Credits.
- Cosmetics you would rather finish under the current progression system.
There is no reason to spend Kingdom Credits randomly. The goal is to finish high-priority unlocks, not empty your balance.
Should You Spend All Your Kingdom Credits?
Not necessarily. Review your Agent Gear tracks first and decide which rewards actually matter to you.
If you main an Agent regularly, their future progression may still fit naturally into your normal playtime. The biggest reason to act early is if you want gear for an Agent you rarely use.
When Does Patch 13.06 Release?
VALORANT Patch 13.06 is scheduled for September 22, 2026.
Riot has already described it as a much larger update than Patch 13.05. The full patch notes will confirm the complete set of changes closer to release.
Does Agent Gear Affect VALORANT Points?
Agent Gear primarily uses Kingdom Credits rather than VALORANT Points, so the progression overhaul does not directly change how players purchase premium weapon skins and featured bundles.
If you need VP for store cosmetics, you can browse the available VALORANT options on Royal Area. Always choose a gift card that matches your Riot account region.
What Should Players Do Now?
- Open your Agent Gear progression tracks.
- Check the rewards you are already working toward.
- Identify gear for Agents you rarely play.
- Check your available Kingdom Credits.
- Complete high-priority rewards you can reasonably finish before September 22.
You do not need to panic or spend every credit. This is simply an opportunity to avoid making a desired unlock more time-consuming later.
VALORANT Agent Gear Changes FAQ
Will I lose my current Agent Gear?
No. Riot says players will keep the Agent Gear they have already earned.
Are Kingdom Credits going away?
No. Kingdom Credits will continue to be used.
What is changing?
Future Agent Gear progression will be linked more directly to playing the associated Agent.
When does the new Agent Gear system begin?
The changes are scheduled to arrive with Patch 13.06 on September 22, 2026.
Should I unlock gear now?
It can make sense if you want gear from an Agent you rarely play and you are already close to unlocking it.
Final Thoughts
The Patch 13.06 Agent Gear overhaul is not removing your existing rewards or Kingdom Credits. Instead, Riot is making Agent-specific progression more closely connected to actually playing each Agent.
If you have been using Kingdom Credits to collect rewards from Agents you rarely use, review those tracks before September 22 and finish the rewards that matter most to you.
Riot first outlined the change in the official Patch 13.05 notes.