Legends of Runeterra (LoR) started in 2020 as Riot Games' card game. The game brought League of Legends characters into a digital card format, similar to games like Hearthstone.
Many players want to know: is Legends of Runeterra dead?
No, Legends of Runeterra is not dead. The game will stay online, but big changes are coming.
In January 2024, Riot Games changed the development team. Many team members left or moved to other projects. This happened because the game's business model wasn't making enough money.
Let's look at the numbers.
In 2021, LoR made about $14 million from mobile players and had 13 million downloads. This was much less than Riot's other games like Wild Rift ($64.7 million) and Teamfight Tactics ($27.5 million).
The Path of Champions, the game's single-player mode, has been successful. Most players enjoy this part of the game. The development team plans to focus more on this mode in the future.
Dave Guskin, the former executive producer, said the game needs a new direction. The team will make changes to help LoR succeed.
Players won't have to wait long to learn about these changes. Riot Games has plans to share updates about the game's future.
Players praise LoR for its fair payment model. Many hope this won't change as the game moves forward. While the competitive card game part might change, the game offers a strong foundation for its next phase.
The current player count isn't public, but Riot Games sees potential in LoR's future. They're working on a new approach to make the game better for players and more successful as a business.
I believe LoR isn't dead - it's changing. The game will continue with a different focus.
Players who enjoy The Path of Champions will likely see more content for their favorite mode. While the future looks different from what players expected, LoR will stay active with a new direction.
