Event-exclusive items will no longer have event tags; they will be released in droves in 2024, but their value will drop to zero in 2025.
2025-11-19 12:35
The Brave Skin is a benefit for ordinary players, available through flash sales for 6 yuan, event rewards, monthly gift packs, etc. The reason it is so popular is that it is free to purchase. Simply put, it is clothing that does not cost money and can be obtained for free, provided that you do daily activities. At major events, brand new epic skins will be released directly. During anniversary celebrations or the Spring Festival, there will even be legendary limited skins, making it very valuable.
It's rumored to be a regular practice, with prize draws for purchases.
Returning to the essence of the "Hero" skin, it was originally intended as a companion item, but was later replaced by the six-yuan flash sale. Even the current event-given skins are mainly epic collaborations, undeniably event rewards, but not entirely event-exclusive. The lack of a specific tag makes them seem rare only because they are obtained through limited-access events; they cannot be purchased with real money. Whether you're a whale or a student, every Summoner in the Rift has to complete tasks. Once removed from the store, they almost never return, indicating their event exclusivity. However, nowadays, these so-called event skins are later made available for direct purchase in the store after the event ends, even if they are limited-time offers, allowing the developers to profit from the difference.
Based on the pattern of skin releases this year, all gamers have surely noticed the numerous collaborations and collaborations. Everyone seems to have forgotten when direct sales in the store began. The 10th anniversary update included limited-time return events and the dominance of the Honor Collection skins. Before each update, they kept releasing insignificant events, giving away rare skins to players. It seemed like a benefit, but over time, market saturation has become the norm. What kind of outcome will this eventually lead to?
The event's exclusive value is almost zero.
Without rarity or event tags, from a long-term perspective, the widespread availability of these skins will inevitably affect game activity. To put it bluntly, they're updated weekly. I'd like to ask, what's so unique about any of these skins? If you miss one this week, just wait for another. They're released so frequently, it's really not a big deal. They're limited to the "Brave" tier, but their quality is lower than "Epic." "Epic" skins come first, and they have excellent feel and smooth operation. I ask you, what's so special about these so-called "Brave" skins?
The only event tag has also been removed. The special effects, modeling, rarity, etc., have all been defeated by the regular epic and legendary items. How can we rely on it to maintain activity and encourage people to do tasks in the future?