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League of Legends
League of Legends
Free to Play Cross-Platform

League of Legends

MOBA, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy Riot Games October 27, 2009
3.8 (1021 ratings)

Briefing

League of Legends is a fast-paced, competitive online game that blends the speed and intensity of an RTS with RPG elements. Two teams of powerful champions, each with a unique design and playstyle, battle head-to-head across multiple battlefields and game modes. With an ever-expanding roster of champions, frequent updates and a thriving tournament scene, League of Legends offers endless replayability for players of every skill level.


Summary

League of Legends is a fast-paced, competitive online game that blends the speed and intensity of an RTS with RPG elements. Two teams of powerful champions, each with a unique design and playstyle, battle head-to-head across multiple battlefields and game modes. With an ever-expanding roster of champions, frequent updates and a thriving tournament scene, League of Legends offers endless replayability for players of every skill level.


Storyline

The game takes place on Runeterra, a planet shaped by the remnants of an ancient conflict between cosmic forces. Originally, players were cast as "Summoners" commanding champions on the Fields of Justice, but in 2014 the lore was rebooted, removing summoners entirely and establishing Runeterra as a standalone world. The setting spans diverse regions, from the technologically advanced city of Piltover to the oppressed underground of Zaun, and encompasses genres ranging from Lovecraftian horror to traditional sword and sorcery. While the game itself has no linear campaign, its expanding universe of champions, factions, and conflicts forms the foundation for spin-off media including the animated series Arcane, comics, and narrative-driven spin-off games.

Details

IGDB ID
115
Slug
league-of-legends
Status
Released
First Release
October 27, 2009
Release Dates
Sep 22, 2011 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Oct 27, 2009 (Mac)
Oct 27, 2009 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Rating
3.8/10
Rating Count
1021
Free to Play
Cross-Platform

Taxonomies

Genres MOBA, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Platforms Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers Riot Games
Publishers GOA Games Services Ltd., Riot Games, Tencent Holdings
Status N/A
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