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Why was Riot criticized for League of Legends Season 2023 cinematic?

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Riot Games has been releasing champion-led cinematics with immaculate lore at the start of every season since 2018.

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The Season 2023 cinematic titled “Brink of Infinity” was lacklustre and fans called out the company.

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The League of Legends Season 2023 cinematic was a affirmation poem read out while fans were given a tour of the Summoner’s Rift.

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Fans were furious after learning that it was not a teaser but that Brink of Infinity was the Season 2023 cinematic

League of Legends players speculated the company’s interest, investment, and involvement in the game. 

Riot Games immediately acknowledged why it was problematic and has vowed to do better in 2024 after listing why it had to drop the original idea for the 2023 cinematic.

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As a follow-up, the company released a video taking responsibility and talked about the state of League of Legends in the coming months and years.

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