Get Ready for Riot's MMO Before Mars Mission, Says Merrill

Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill discussed the long-awaited development of their MMO set in the Runeterra universe during the DICE Summit. He humorously expressed hopes that the game could launch before human missions to Mars, but acknowledged that players may need to wait for a significant period. Merrill emphasized the challenges of creating an MMO, citing the difficulties in competing with established favorites while striving to enhance player experience. The goal of the MMO, according to him, is to provide players with meaningful exploration in the vibrant world of Runeterra, especially following the success of League of Legends and the Netflix series Arcane, which have expanded interest in the franchise. Further updates on the MMO's progress remain sparse, particularly after a change in leadership with the departure of Greg Street.

While no specific release date has been announced, Riot's Marc Merrill indicated that the game is still quite far from completion, suggesting players should not expect it soon.

The Runeterra universe is best known from the immensely popular game League of Legends, which has built a deep lore and expansive character roster. The recent success of Arcane, an animated series based on the game’s characters, has sparked renewed interest in the franchise, leading players to anticipate the MMO even more.