In League of Legends the new “Star Guardian” event has been released on the test server. This event features special cosmic skins that look particularly cool. However, many players are already expressing criticism about the skins. They rather wish for the versions that Wild Rift, the mobile version of LoL, receives.
What is the problem with the event? Star Guardian is for many the biggest event of the year, as it brings the most and often the craziest skins. The patch 12.13 is already available on the PBE, including the first half of the skins. Upcoming are:
- Star Guardian Kai’Sa
- Star Guardian Sona
- Star Guardian Ekko
- Star Guardian Ekko Prestige
- Star Guardian Nilah
- Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks
With patch 12.14, there will be 5 more skins added.
However, the new skins are not well received by many players on Reddit. There is criticism about the selection of champions, the splash arts, and the fact that Riot Games seems to know better. Because in LoL Wild Rift, exactly the things are implemented that PC players wish for.
You can check out the teaser for the “Star Guardian” event here:
“It’s a slap in the face for all PC players”
What exactly is being criticized? On Reddit about LoL, there are currently several threads criticizing the new event. Particularly the selection of Ekko as a prestige skin is frowned upon. Additionally, there is criticism regarding a nerf to the obtainable event rewards.
Furthermore, criticism of the skins for Rakan and Xayah, which were implemented in 2019, is boiling over. Both skins depict a corrupted version of the champions. Since 2019, players have been wishing for normal versions of the “Star Guardian” skins.
Ironically, this normal version is now being given to LoL Wild Rift. The Reddit user Macaulyn describes this as “a slap in the face for all PC players” and is not alone in this sentiment. Moreover, from the players’ perspective, the mobile version seems to be doing many things better:
- It features a skin for Orianna. This champion has few skins overall and even has a ballerina-themed background.
- Seraphine and Senna have been chosen as two additional champions suitable for the event skin.
- Overall, the skins are perceived to be of higher quality in Wild Rift by many.
- Wild Rift is getting an adapted version of the Summoners Rift map with Easter eggs relevant to the event.
As Wild Rift has generally received a lot of love from Riot Games in previous events, some players now fear that the mobile version will be prioritized over the PC game in the future.
The general criticism is: The PC version should focus more on quantity, while the mobile version emphasizes quality. Out of desperation, some even hope that the PC version will soon receive a rework – both in terms of graphics and the client (via reddit).
When does the event start? Star Guardian will be released with patch 12.13. The update will also bring the new AD-Carry Nilah and a buff for Master Yi, one of the most unpopular champions.
According to the trailer linked above, the patch is set to be released on July 14.
What do you think about the “Star Guardian” skins? Do you find it just as annoying or do you allow the mobile players their advantage? And does the PC version of LoL really need a fundamental overhaul?
