Riot Games is pushing the Spectrum Evolution bundle live today, and yes, the Vandal is in it. The original Spectrum, Zedd’s 2021 collaboration that became one of VALORANT’s most iconic skin lines, famously shipped without the game’s most popular rifle. That gap haunted collectors for nearly five years. It’s finally closed.

What’s Inside the New Spectrum Vandal Skin Bundle

Spectrum Evolution is not a recolor. It’s not Spectrum 2.0. Riot is treating this as an entirely new brand that builds on the original’s clean, futuristic DNA while pulling reactive lighting cues from the RGX and Ion lines. Data-mined assets point to a holographic glow running purple, blue, and gold across the weapon models in real time, reacting to in-game audio. Think Spectrum’s signature color-shifting aesthetic dialed up to 2026 standards.

The bundle reportedly includes a Vandal, multiple weapon skins, and a Karambit-style melee with glowing edges and animated lighting. That melee alone puts this collection in direct competition with the Champions 2021 Karambit and the Xenohunter for the most-wanted knife slot in player inventories.

Upgrade Path and Variants

Expect the full premium treatment here. Leaks suggest four upgrade levels covering VFX, SFX, animations, and a finisher. Multiple color variants are rumored, though the exact number remains unconfirmed. The original Spectrum offered three. Whether the reactive elements extend to audio-responsive inspect animations like the original remains to be seen, but according to multiple sources, every sign points that way.

Spectrum Vandal Skin Price and VP Cost

This is an Exclusive-tier release. The full bundle is expected to land between 8,700 and 10,400 VP, roughly $90–$110 depending on your region and VP purchase tier. For context, the original Spectrum sat at 10,700 VP back in 2021, and the Radiant Entertainment System later pushed past 11,900 VP as the game’s most expensive set.

Individual weapon skins should price around 2,175 VP each if Riot follows standard Exclusive-tier pricing. The Karambit melee will likely start at 4,350 VP based on the current Exclusive standard, though it’s worth noting the original Spectrum’s Waveform Melee was priced higher at 5,350 VP. Final pricing may shift once the bundle goes live.

Is It Worth It?

That depends on how badly you wanted a Spectrum-family Vandal. No other clean, music-reactive Vandal skin exists in VALORANT right now. The aesthetic sits in a sweet spot between minimalist and flashy that very few bundles have nailed. If you skipped the original Spectrum because it lacked a Vandal, Riot built this one with you in mind.

Why Spectrum Evolution Matters for VALORANT’s April Bundle Cycle

Riot’s April 15 timing is deliberate. The current store rotation expires today, and Spectrum Evolution slots into a window where no major event bundles are competing for wallet space. The last limited-time release, the VCT 2026 Season Capsule, has already cycled through.

Riot has shipped over 160 bundles since VALORANT launched in 2020, but only a handful achieve genuine cultural status in the community. The original Spectrum was one of them, driven by Zedd’s involvement and the audio-first design philosophy that made every reload feel like a DJ set. Spectrum Evolution doesn’t appear to carry a direct artist collaboration, but it borrows enough from that blueprint to stand on its own.

The Phantom had its moment with the original Spectrum. The Vandal gets its turn today. Check your store after the rotation resets.