This is Project L: The game is a 2D beat’em’up set in the world of Runeterra from LoL. You’ll build a team of two different champions that you’ll control in combat and that can come to each other’s aid.

According to the developers, the philosophy behind Project L is that it is “easy to learn and hard to master”. This means that it will be easy for new and inexperienced players to get into the game. But if they want to get really good with the respective champions, they will have to work for it.

The different champions from League of Legends will present their iconic moves and attacks in Project L, but adapted to the style and combat system of a beat’em’up.

As an example of this, the time breaker Ekko was brought with his time jump. So he can also move back to an earlier point in time in the fighting game. This allows him, for example, to attack when it is most convenient for him or to extend a combo.

You can get an impression of the gameplay yourself in the trailer:

In addition, the developers explained in the video that they take Project L’s netcode very seriously and are working to ensure that it delivers the best possible gaming experience for all players. In online games, good netcode is essential for a smooth gameplay experience and low delay.

Community celebrates the trailer – “I’m so ready.”

These are the reactions: So far, the trailer of Project L has been received mostly positively. In the comments under the official trailer on Riot Games’ channel, many are celebrating the next game in the LoL universe. The trailer has garnered over 800,000 views, 49,000 likes, and nearly 3,600 comments since its release on November 21.

In the comments, the cool moves of Ekko are praised above all, as well as the chic design of the beat’em’up. However, many players are also happy about the fact that the developers put a lot of emphasis on Project L’s netcode.

I’m already imagining the tournament hype. This looks great!

JasonParadise on YouTube (2,400 upvotes)

I can’t wait to take people apart with Ekko.

Adrian Riven (1,300 Upvotes

While the full character lineup for the game is not yet known, many in the comments are hoping for a good diverse roster.

There are also already requests regarding the different champions that will be playable in the beat’em’up. With over 140 champions, League of Legends has a very long list to choose from at their whim. In the comments on various platforms there were wishes for:

I will only be able to win in the game if they are [Riot] Add Yuumi and let me sit on the back of the pro gamers.

HappyChimeNoises on YouTube (4,400 upvotes)

Many in the official LoL subreddit are also excited about the new game. The thread about the trailer has collected almost 9,500 upvotes and is currently (11/21/2021, 12:40 PM) in first place in the subreddit.

Fans there are happy that Riot is finally expanding the LoL IP after 10 years and producing spin-offs like the RPG Ruined King, Project L and also the popular TV series Arcane. Some jokes are also made in the thread. This is how users ironchicken45 and Cerinthus write:

I can’t wait for the League community to meet the Fighting Games community.

I’m sorry guys, but FGC is going to eat us alive.

Users think their chances against the hardcore beat’em’up gamers with decades of experience are rather slim, but they’re still looking forward to Project L.

After the release of the RPG Ruined King and the new trailer of Project L, fans also keep commenting on the upcoming MMORPG in the LoL universe. Although little is known about it so far, the good impressions of the two spin-offs are a reason for fans to hope that the MMORPG will also be good.

Riot finally announces the LoL MMORPG that many of you are waiting for so much