The developer Riot has announced another game set in the universe of the MOBA League of Legends. The Beat’em’Up is not yet named and is currently only known as “Project L.” Now there is a new gameplay trailer.
This is Project L: The game is a 2D Beat’em’Up set in the world of Runeterra from LoL. You will build a team of two different champions that you control in battle and who can assist each other.
The philosophy behind Project L is, according to the developers, that it is “easy to learn and hard to master.” This means that it will be easy for new and inexperienced players to get into the game. However, if they want to become really good with the respective champions, they will have to work for it.
The various champions from League of Legends will showcase their iconic moves and attacks in Project L, which will be adapted to fit the style and combat system of a Beat’em’Up.
As an example, the time manipulator Ekko was presented with his time jump. This allows him to rewind to an earlier point in the fighting game. This way, he can attack when it is most advantageous for him or extend a combo.
In the trailer, you can get an impression of the gameplay yourself:
Additionally, the developers stated in the video that they take the netcode of Project L very seriously and are working to ensure it provides the best possible player experience for everyone. In online games, good netcode is essential for a smooth gaming experience and low delay.
Community Celebrates the Trailer – “I am so ready.”
These reactions exist: So far, the trailer for Project L has been received overwhelmingly positively. In the comments under the official trailer on the Riot Games channel, many celebrate the next game in the LoL universe. The trailer has gathered over 800,000 views, 49,000 likes, and almost 3,600 comments since its release on November 21.
In the comments, the cool moves of Ekko are particularly praised, as well as the sleek design of the Beat’em’Up. Many players are also pleased with the fact that the developers place a lot of emphasis on the netcode of Project L.
I can already imagine the tournament hype. It looks amazing!
JasonParadise on YouTube (2,400 Upvotes)
I can’t wait to wreck people with Ekko.
Adrian Riven (1,300 Upvotes)
While the complete character roster for the game is not yet known, many hope in the comments for a good diverse roster.
There are also already wishes regarding the various champions that should be playable in the Beat’em’Up. With over 140 champions, League of Legends has a very long list from which they can choose as they please. In the comments on various platforms, there have been requests for:
- Warwick
- Veigar
- Kayn
- Azir
I’ll only be able to win in the game if they [Riot] add Yuumi and let me sit on the back of the pro-gamers.
HappyChimeNoises on YouTube (4,400 Upvotes)
Also, on the official LoL subreddit, many are excited about the new game. The thread about the trailer has gathered almost 9,500 upvotes and is currently (11/21/2021, 12:40 PM) in first place on the subreddit.
The fans there are pleased that Riot is finally expanding the LoL IP after 10 years and producing spin-offs like the RPG Ruined King, Project L, and also the popular TV series Arcane. Some jokes are also made in the thread. For example, users ironchicken45 and Cerinthus write:
I can’t wait for the League community to meet the fighting game community.
I’m sorry guys, but FGC will devour us whole.
The users assess their chances against the hardcore Beat’em’Up gamers with decades of experience as rather low, but still look forward to Project L.
After the release of the RPG Ruined King and the new trailer for Project L, fans are also repeatedly expressing their thoughts on the upcoming MMORPG in the LoL universe. Although not much is known about it yet, the positive impressions from the two spin-offs give fans hope that the MMORPG will also be good.
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