Behind the hits like League of Legends and Valorant, Riot Games is ambitiously working on a new project: a third-person action RPG with roguelike elements, open-world exploration, and crafting. This will be a game that marries storytelling with dynamic combat mechanics and seasonal updates in high demand after the success seen with Genshin Impact. It's currently in development at Riot Shanghai, and the setting will be taking players deep into the legendary universe of Runeterra.

The hype for this project has increased not only because of its potential to rival games like Genshin Impact but also due to Riot's promise of an entirely new way to explore the world of Runeterra. What's more, it will be launched on mobile, which means access to a global audience.

What do we know about the new project Riot is working on?

The game is in development under Riot Shanghai, a studio dedicated to research and innovation in gaming experiences. Recent job listings have shown that the project is targeting an international audience. Most interestingly, the game's story and cast will be set in the Runeterra universe, with some familiar faces from the animated series Arcane making appearances.

Riot described the project as a "hero-collecting game," which implied that gacha mechanics would, in fact, be part of the project. This means players will likely gather and upgrade characters through in-game activities or special events.

Features and Gameplay: The Riot Vision

Early reports indicate that gameplay will include exploration, story-advanced quests, and dynamic combat. Visually, the open world looks stunning, heavily steeped in lore for Runeterra. The addition of gacha mechanics will give players all they love-character collection and progression. Riot had already displayed the ability to expand beyond League of Legends, into other successful projects like Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, and Teamfight Tactics. This new RPG could be yet another milestone, offering fans a fresh perspective on the Runeterra universe.

Expectations and Future 

Outlook If Riot delivers on all those fronts-a game that's fun to play, has a compelling storyline, and is full of Runeterra-themed content-they easily have one of the most sought-after RPGs out there. With seasonal updates and cross-platform support, it stands poised to be a formidable competitor in the gacha RPG market.

Both League of Legends fans and RPG enthusiasts should keep a close eye on the development of this project. It could become a major event in the gaming industry and potentially the next global success for Riot Games.