Event Duration: January 7, 2026 to February 3, 2026
Platforms: PC & Console
V26 Act 1 drops players straight into The Conflict, a global face-off between Alpha and Omega. Whether you choose your faction or get recommended into one, your performance helps decide which side dominates each weekly challenge.
Four weeks. Four global objectives. One winning faction per week. Rewards on the line.
How Do I Join The Conflict?
Hop into VALORANT on January 7 and head to the FTW platform to enlist:
- Log in to VALORANT starting January 7
- Choose your faction - Alpha or Omega - or let the FTW quiz recommend one for you
- Play at least three matches each week to stay eligible for rewards
Every match counts toward your faction’s weekly global challenge, no pressure! (Okay, maybe a little.)
Weekly Challenges
Each week shifts the objective. Your faction only wins the week if it outperforms the other side globally.
Week |
Dates (PT) |
| 1 | Jan 7 – Jan 13 |
| 2 | Jan 14 – Jan 20 |
| 3 | Jan 21 – Jan 27 |
| 4 | Jan 28 – Feb 3 |
Remember, you must play at least 3 matches per week to qualify for each weekly reward!
Leaderboards
Every fight needs a scoreboard, and The Conflict has two. Here’s where every shot, assist, and clutch gets tallied.
- Global Leaderboard: Tracks every player joining The Conflict across Americas, EMEA, and Pacific
- Creator Leaderboard: Shows participating creators, with filters by region.
Rewards
Weekly Rewards
If your faction wins the week and you played your three matches, you’ll earn that week’s exclusive V26 Conflict Player Card:
- Week 1: V26 Conflict // Hermanita Player Card
- Week 2: V26 Conflict // Face the Flames Player Card
- Week 3: V26 Conflict // Blood & Venom Player Card
- Week 4: V26 Conflict // The Fall Player Card
Player Cards hit your FTW > Profile > Rewards tab after each weekly challenge ends. You can redeem your code on the FTW redemption page, but note that they may take up to 24 hours to show up on your account.
End-of-Event Rewards
As the final tallies lock in, only the fiercest competitors remain. The Global Leaderboard’s top 20 players - split evenly between 10 Alpha and 10 Omega agents - and the highest-ranking creator in each region will receive limited physical rewards marking their impact on THE CONFLICT.
PC Rewards
- V26 // WHY WE FIGHT BACK XL Mousepad
- V26 // WHY WE FIGHT BACK HyperX Keyboard
Console Rewards
- Custom VALORANT Controller
- VALORANT Apparel
Physical Rewards Limited by Region
Participants from some regions, including Vietnam and Korea, are ineligible for physical rewards and, in case of winning a physical reward as outlined above, will receive an amount of VALORANT Points equal to the ARV of the physical reward instead.