Riot Games made a significant appearance at this year's DICE Summit, and following the main event, company co-founder Marc Merrill sat down with Stephen Totilo to share insights into the company's future projects. One of Merrill's primary ambitions is to bring an MMO to life within the expansive universe of League of Legends and Arcane. This project is not just a side endeavor for Merrill; it's a passion project that consumes much of his time. His deep-rooted love for the MMO genre, combined with the fervor of League of Legends fans eager to dive deeper into their beloved world, fuels his belief in the project's potential success.
While specific details about the MMO remain under wraps, including any hint of a release date, Merrill lightheartedly mentioned his hope that the game would be ready before humans set foot on Mars. Whether this playful prediction will come to pass is anyone's guess.
In addition to the MMO, Riot Games is also developing another game set in the League of Legends universe: 2XKO, a much-anticipated fighting game. Unlike the secretive MMO, 2XKO has already showcased trailers and has a confirmed release window, set to launch before the year's end, much to the excitement of fans who have been eagerly awaiting this title for years.