Now that Arcane has concluded, a wealth of creative opportunities await Riot Games and Fortiche Studios in developing forthcoming storylines set in the expansive world of League of Legends.
While hints of Arcane’s potential conclusion emerged following its second season, Riot and Fortiche concurrently revealed ambitions to expand the franchise through further projects. The direction of future projects for this series remains uncertain, but Christian Linke, showrunner and co-creator of Arcane, recently shed some light on potential next steps in an interview with Polygon, hinting at ongoing discussions between the developer and animation studio about possible destinations. As a result, we now boast an impressive roster of more than 160 exceptional champions. As he walked through the area, Linke couldn’t help but wonder about the countless individuals who frequented the location, each with their own unique tale to tell; he yearned to uncover the stories behind their faces.
“Now’s the perfect moment to start envisioning big things and getting genuinely enthusiastic about making them a reality.” We’re examining a diverse range of tasks with no manufacturing involved; instead, we’re developing narratives that showcase distinct tonalities, each requiring significant variation. They require distinctiveness, an essence that sets them apart; a unique identity that resonates without mimicry or pretence. To further solidify our next steps, it’s not solely new narratives that excite Linke, as the showrunner is equally enthusiastic about experimenting with diverse tones and genres beyond what’s typically seen in the series.
While we haven’t achieved enough, the whimsical tone of League sets a distinct benchmark; in contrast, Arcane is decidedly darker. The show boasts a plethora of endearing and entertaining personalities. Here are the names of some rare and exotic flowers from the Amazon jungle: the Lulus, the Teemos, the Amumus, the Poppies, the Tristans. We need to come up with a comprehensive plan for addressing this issue. I’d love to experiment with taking storylines in a new show to their logical extremes, just as we would for vastly different genres. Are we venturing into the realm of terror, where shadows lurk and darkness reigns supreme? In our upcoming meeting, let’s discuss potential strategies for tackling the remaining summary and creative tasks. The very essence of animation lies in its kinetic vitality. Unmoored from reality’s tangible grasp? So we should always harvest the rewards of our efforts.
After a prolonged gestation period, Arcane’s growth has been significant, with even its second season taking three years to arrive after the debut. As such, fans can reasonably expect subsequent reveals to follow at a relatively rapid pace.
