Riot Forge unveils November 1 release date for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

Riot Forge revealed that it’ll release Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story on November 1 on the Nintendo Switch and PC.

Riot Games’ Riot Forge helps publish video games from new recreation studios engaged on titles within the League of Legends universe. I performed the sport in a demo on the current Gamescom present and it was loads of enjoyable.

Developed by Tequila Works, this story-driven journey recreation will likely be obtainable for Nintendo Switch and PC platforms, together with Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, with plans for different console releases sooner or later. Pre-orders for the sport and its collector’s version at the moment are open.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story invitations gamers to embark on an epic street journey alongside the beloved League champions Nunu and Willump. Set within the frostbitten land of Freljord, gamers will navigate via treacherous terrains, together with harsh blizzards and ferocious wolves, in search of hidden secrets and techniques beneath the ice. With its storyline and immersive gameplay, Song of Nunu is geared toward each League lovers and newcomers to the franchise.

Gamers can now pre-order Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story on varied digital storefronts for $30. As an added bonus, those that pre-order will obtain a digital artwork ebook. For devoted followers wanting for a extra unique expertise, a bodily Collector’s Edition is on the market for $100 on merch.riotgames.com.

I performed a demo firstly of the sport, the place I performed as a ten-year-old boy from a nomadic tribe, touring together with an enormous companion character, and also you bond with that character over time.

The Tequila Works staff described the Nunu recreation to me as a single-player narrative journey with two finest pals on a street journey. One is beefy, one is magical. Together, they undergo a frozen world and also you go down ice slides and attempt to toss issues forward to open the way in which for you to slip via. For occasion, you need to set off a gate to open earlier than you slide into it. And you turn to climbing and leaping between obstacles or hop from one rock to a different to cross over a cold lake.

“We are trying to bring different sensibilities to the League of Legends universe,” the Tequila spokesman stated. “We can see these mighty champions from a different angle. You don’t need to know anything about the world to play the game.”

It’s a forgiving recreation within the sense that I didn’t get caught an excessive amount of in my first demo. You will see completely different areas with distinct biomes. You will discover devices and compose your personal songs with them. The flute performs an fascinating position within the story. The staff, which had about 14 folks, began engaged on the sport earlier than the pandemic, and now they’re bringing it dwelling.

Bandle City

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In addition to Song of Nunu, Riot Forge has additionally introduced one other title known as Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story. Developed by Lazy Bear Games, Bandle Tale is a crafting RPG set within the enchanting world of Bandle City. Players will assume the position of their very own Yordle, one of the quirky inhabitants of Bandle City, and embark on a quest to revive steadiness to the town and reunite its inhabitants. Bandle Tale goals to offer a laid-back gaming expertise that can enchantment to League lovers and informal gamers alike.

Further particulars concerning the release date and collector’s version of Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story will likely be unveiled quickly.

Andrew Hoffacker, director of Riot Forge, stated in a press release, “Both Song of Nunu and Bandle Tale truly demonstrate what Riot Forge is all about. We’re working with tremendously creative developers in both Tequila Works and Lazy Bear Games, who are bringing their passion for storytelling and unique voices to the League of Legends universe. These studios have created heartwarming and emotionally rich experiences that enrich Runeterra for League fans while also offering captivating entry points to players looking to discover this unforgettable world.”

Established in 2019, Riot Forge is a publishing label inside Riot Games devoted to bringing the League of Legends universe to new gamers and platforms by delivering bespoke “completable” video games. Partnering with skilled studios exterior of Riot Games, Riot Forge goals to develop the League of Legends universe and supply gamers with new and distinctive experiences.

Tequila Works is a component of Tencent and it has been making video games since 2009. With a portfolio that features BAFTA-nominated titles resembling Deadlight, Tequila Works has established itself as a inventive drive within the business. Tequila Works’ upcoming release, Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story, produced in partnership with Riot Forge, showcases the studio’s dedication to creating emotionally wealthy experiences.

Lazy Bear Games is a world online game growth studio primarily based in Vilnius, Lithuania. With a concentrate on creating curious worlds and entertaining tales, Lazy Bear Games has garnered acclaim for titles resembling Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club.

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