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Riot has graced League of Legends fans with the Season 2024 cinematic titled "Still Here." As a quick overview, let's delve into the story and key elements of this highly anticipated cinematic.
Since 2018, Riot has made it a tradition to release a cinematic for each season, building excitement among players. The journey started with "The Climb" in 2018, followed by "Awaken" (2019), "Warriors" (2020), and "Ruination" (2021).
In 2022, they presented "The Call," but 2023's "The Brink of Infinity" faced backlash for being a mere Unreal Engine 5 showcase. In response, Riot promised a proper cinematic for 2024, leading to the unveiling of "Still Here."
Story Breakdown
Partnering with Unit Image and Ben Hibon, Riot collaborated with artists Forts, Tiffany Aris, and 2WEI to bring "Still Here" to life.
Visually stunning, the cinematic is hailed as one of the best in League of Legends history, reminiscent of "The Call."
Plot Overview
The cinematic features seven champions: Tryndamere, Kindred, Kayle, Morgana, Aatrox, Yasuo, and Ashe.
The storyline unfolds across three periods: present, past, and a potential future.
- Present: Tryndamere, on his deathbed, faces imminent danger.
- Silhouette: A mysterious archer, likely Kindred or Ashe, appears as Tryndamere confronts death.
- Past: Set in the early days of Demacia, Kayle and Morgana engage in a fierce battle with Aatrox.
- Defeat of Aatrox: The sisters triumph over Aatrox, and before his demise, he witnesses a silhouette resembling Tryndamere.
- Possible Future: An aged Yasuo showcases his formidable skills, but faces a barrage of arrows, including one from Kindred.
- Return to Present: Tryndamere encounters Kindred, refusing to accept his fate, leading to a fierce battle.
- Rescue by Ashe: Ashe intervenes, eliminating Tryndamere's foes and saving him, thereby thwarting Kindred's influence.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, "Still Here" weaves a captivating tale reminiscent of the plot from "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish." The cinematic excels in storytelling, and fans can anticipate even more impressive cinematics in the future.
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