Riot Games has officially announced that League of Legends: Wild Rift esports operations will now focus solely on the Asia region.
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Riot Games has officially announced that League of Legends: Wild Rift esports operations will now focus solely on the Asia region. However, the publisher clarified that it will partner with third-party tournament organizers to host various eSports events in other regions. The official Wild Rift League will now feature 12 teams from China and eight teams from the Asia Circuit.Riot Games aims to host a cross-regional mobile esports league with two seasons, similar to the previous Wild Rift Summer and Fall splits. Former head of Wild Rift Esports, Leo Faria, also commented on Riot Games’ decision, stating that some areas still needed more time to grow.
In a recent blog on the official Wild Rift website, Riot Games revealed their plans for a mobile MOBA title in 2023. As per the post, the official league operations will now be made available only for the Asia region.“In 2023, we will centralize Wild Rift Esports operations and focus in Asia, the largest and most active mobile esports market in the world,” wrote John Needham, President of Riot Games Esports.
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The official Wild Rift League will now consist of 12 teams from China’s Wild Rift League (WRL) and eight teams from other 2022 Asian regional leagues. There will be two divisions per year that will showcase the best teams from the most competitive region in Wild Rift Esports.“The new Wild Rift Asian League will bring the intensity and excitement of a regular regional rivalry to our fans in Asia. We will have more details to share about this new league in early 2023!” said John Needham.
He added that regions outside of Asia will still have a chance to experience Wild Rift Esports as Riot Games will be partnering with various third-party tournament organizers to host events.“We believe these changes will give the community time and runway to grow organically and establish what role high-level competition will play in their ecosystem. As the Wild Rift esports landscape evolves, we look forward to moving in lockstep. Will be ready for,” John Needham explained.
Wild Rift Talent outside of Asia expressed their concern about this sudden change of plans for the game’s esports scene. While some were upset, many were understanding of the situation and were looking forward to a booming eSports scene in the years to come.Leo Faria, the former head of Wild Rift, responded to the fan’s sentiments via a tweet.
“I realize this news is disappointing. We all got involved when we set out to make Wild Rift as a game, and I hope big moments like Icon made you proud. But we Gotta be realistic, look at each market individually and act when the time is right. Some sectors need more time,” Leo Faria captioned.It will be interesting to see how Riot Games’ decision pans out. So far Wild Rift Esports is focusing its attention due to its popularity in Asia and it is expected that the game picks up other regions as well to become a global eSport again.
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