In Valorant, player titles are more than cosmetic labels—they’re markers of history, style, and personal achievement. Among the most talked-about in recent memory is the quirky “Pookie” title, introduced during Season 2025: Act 1. With its playful name and limited availability, the Pookie title quickly became a fan-favorite and a coveted status symbol for dedicated players.
Unlocking the Pookie Title
The Pookie title wasn’t simply handed out—it required active participation during its release window.
Here’s how players originally earned it:
- Seasonal availability: The title was tied exclusively to Season 2025: Act 1 and appeared on the premium track of the Battle Pass.
- Premium purchase: To even access it, players had to buy the premium Battle Pass using Valorant Points (VP).
- Progression required: Unlocking the Pookie tier meant grinding XP through daily and weekly missions, as well as match play, until the tier containing the title was reached.
In short, only players who bought into the Battle Pass and put in the time during Act 1 could claim the reward.
Limited Availability
As with many Battle Pass exclusives, the Pookie title was a limited-time reward. When Season 2025: Act 1 ended, so did the chance to unlock it. Players who missed out—either by not purchasing the premium pass or failing to progress far enough—cannot currently obtain it.
While Riot Games sometimes revisits old cosmetic items through bundles or events, no official announcement has confirmed the Pookie title’s return. For now, those who own it can proudly display it on their profiles as proof of their Act 1 participation.
Alternative Acquisition Possibilities
Riot has slowly expanded options for accessing older cosmetics. Occasionally, titles and other accessories reappear in the Accessories Shop for Kingdom Credits (KC), a grindable in-game currency. However, the Pookie title has yet to show up in any rotation.
For hopeful collectors, staying on top of patch notes and event updates is the best way to catch limited re-releases. Given the popularity of Pookie, many in the community speculate it could resurface in some form—but for now, that remains uncertain.
A Badge of Timely Participation
Ultimately, the Pookie title is a badge of timing as much as effort. It represents those who committed to Valorant’s Season 2025: Act 1 premium Battle Pass and saw it through. Like many seasonal exclusives, it highlights the fleeting nature of cosmetic rewards in Valorant: once the act closes, the opportunity disappears.
For now, the Pookie title remains one of the game’s more sought-after status symbols—quirky, rare, and a reminder that sometimes in Valorant, it pays to be there at the right time.
Written by:
Christian