Riot Games announces in-game fundraiser for LA Wildfires

After announcing their commitment to help people affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires, Riot Games has now shared more information on their action. Employees who have lost their homes in the Wildfires are also provided temporary shelter and support from the studio. As for local people, the studio has announced an in-game fundraiser across League of Legends and Valorant.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the ‘Riot Games Social Impact Fund’. These funds will then be used to provide support for organizations aiding in natural disaster recovery in Southern California and globally. This comes as a great way to support people while also getting something in exchange.

Valorant will feature the EX.O Collection as the ‘Give Back Bundle’, and will be available starting next week on January 22. The bundle will remain in the store till January 30th. As for League of Legends, Riot Games is unvaulting the ‘Firefighter Tristana’ skin which will add to the fundraiser starting January 23rd to February 5th.

With the recent wildfires in LA, here’s how we’re responding — from supporting impacted Rioters to launching in-game fundraisers for global disaster relief in @VALORANT and @leagueoflegends.

Details here: https://t.co/gZFGMqgo8Gpic.twitter.com/PxGPnPKyEQ

— Riot Games (@riotgames) January 16, 2025

“While these incredibly difficult times and there is a long road to recovery ahead, I’m grateful that we’re collectively in this together no matter where we are in the world. Thank you for all of your support,” Riot CEO, Dylan Jadeja, wrote.

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Riot Games helps via various means

Apart from the fundraiser, Riot Games has further donated to the California Fire Foundation and International Medical Corps to help them continue their work. The studio also provided a backup generator to help firefighters resume their work and donated meals to World Central Kitchen to help frontline responders.

“Whether it’s supporting frontline responders, helping displaced families, or contributing to long-term recovery efforts, we remain dedicated to standing with communities in need, here in Southern California and across the world,” Riot Games said.