As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, Riot Games has unveiled a multi-pronged initiative to support relief efforts through its popular gaming titles. Starting January 22nd, players worldwide can contribute to wildfire recovery simply by purchasing in-game cosmetic items across Valorant and League of Legends.

Valorant's EX.O Collection Repurposed for Charity

From January 22-30, the tactical shooter's futuristic EX.O Collection transforms into a limited-time Give Back Bundle. This includes:

• 6 weapon skins with customizable animations

• Radianite Point upgrades

• Exclusive player card and gun buddy

Riot confirms 100% of net proceeds (after platform fees) will flow to their Social Impact Fund managed by ImpactAssets. This marks the first time Valorant's premium cosmetic bundle has been directly tied to disaster relief.

League of Legends Brings Back Firefighter Tristana

MOBA fans get their chance to help through the return of Firefighter Tristana from January 23-February 5. This legacy skin:

• Originally released in 2010

• Features custom firetruck-inspired effects

• Priced at 520 RP (~$5 USD)

Proceeds will support first responder organizations through the same funding pipeline as Valorant's campaign.

Employee Matching & Direct Corporate Aid

Behind the scenes, Riot implemented a 3:1 donation matching program for staff contributions to:

1. 🔥 California Fire Foundation

2. 🚒 LA Fire Department Foundation

3. 🩺 International Medical Corps

4. 🧯 American Red Cross

5. 🍲 World Central Kitchen

The company also made undisclosed direct donations to frontline organizations. "When disaster strikes our backyard, we mobilize every resource available - including our player community," said CEO Dylan Jadeja in an emotional internal memo.

How Players Can Make an Impact

Riot's dual-game approach creates multiple entry points for support:

Game	Contribution Method	Active Dates
Valorant	EX.O Give Back Bundle	Jan 22-30
LoL	Firefighter Tristana skin	Jan 23-Feb 5

Industry analysts estimate the campaigns could raise over $2 million based on:

• Valorant's track record of $5M+ bundle sales

• LoL's 150M+ active monthly players

• Emergency response urgency

🌍 Global Participation Note: While focused on LA, the initiative accepts contributions from all regions. Riot's Social Impact Fund has historically distributed aid across disaster zones worldwide.

"This isn't just about writing checks," Jadeja emphasized. "It's about proving virtual worlds can drive real-world change when we activate our collective power."

🚨 Call to Action: Whether you're a tactical shooter enthusiast or MOBA master, your next in-game purchase could literally help rebuild lives. Log into your Riot account today and turn pixels into purpose.