In October 2019, Riot Games announced the new game Wild Rift. This is a version of League of Legends that is specifically set to be released for mobile and consoles. Almost a year later, we finally know when the beta will start for us and that the release will be delayed.
When does Wild Rift launch for us? Since June 2020, initial alpha tests for the mobile version of LoL have been ongoing. The participating regions so far have mainly been Brazil and the Philippines.
Gradually, the tests have become accessible to more players and the regions have also been expanded. Now, players in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan are allowed to play. But we in Europe still have to be a little patient.
As revealed in a new blog post, more regions are set to join in the first week of December, including Europe. American fans will have to wait until spring 2021.
What does this mean for the release? In the announcement a year ago, it was stated that LoL: Wild Rift would be released in 2020. That has now changed. The release is now scheduled for 2021.
However, a precise release date has not yet been set.
Wild Rift is already getting major updates and new champions
What is Wild Rift actually? The standalone version of League of Legends for smartphones and consoles is set to differ from the PC version in several ways:
- An adapted twin-stick control scheme.
- Shorter matches, which are only supposed to last 15 to 18 minutes.
- New animations and models.
- Furthermore, we can expect a different champion pool.
Otherwise, Wild Rift relies on the familiar features of LoL. The game will be free-to-play and will have a shop where you can purchase cosmetic content and champions just like in the original. The Summoner’s Rift will also be available in the mobile and console versions.
How are the tests going so far? On October 22, patch 1.0 will be deployed. This will include Lee Sin as a new champion.
Additionally, 6 more champions will be tested:
- Akali
- Darius
- Draven
- Evelynn
- Kai’Sa
- Seraphine, the newest champion in LoL
Moreover, the developers have hinted that there will also be something related to the new K/DA album in Wild Rift. K/DA is an in-game band that was originally created to sell skins. Now they are planning their first full album.
What do you think about LoL: Wild Rift? Are you excited for the game and will you try it out in December?
