Back in 2019 it was announced that Riot Games was developing Arcane, an animated series set within the world of the online multiplayer video game League of Legends, and now Netflix has announced that the adaptation will hit the streaming service in the Fall.
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“League of Legends has inspired global fervor and fandom and we’re thrilled to be the home of the first television series set in this universe, Arcane,” said Dominique Bazay, Director, Original Animation for Netflix. “The series promises to be a visually spectacular thrill ride that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.”
“Arcane was created as a love letter to our players and fans, who have been asking us for more cinematic experiences that dive deeper into the worlds and champions in League of Legends,” added Shauna Spenley, Riot Games’ Global President of Entertainment. “Netflix, with its incredible global brand and shared goal of delivering premium, high quality content, is the perfect partner to help us bring Arcane to players around the globe.”
Here’s the original announcement trailer for the series from back in 2019…
Arcane joins a growing slate of animated video game adaptations at Netflix, which include the hit series Castlevania along with the likes of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness and Assassin’s Creed.
