Look Sports Media – Riot Games has announced a stunning reversal, bringing back Viktor’s classic design as a new skin in League of Legends. This decision comes after a significant backlash against the champion’s visual gameplay update (VGU) last December, which aimed to align his appearance with the Netflix series Arcane. While the VGU boasted gameplay improvements, including an enhanced ultimate, the visual changes were met with overwhelming negativity from Viktor mains.
The initial PBE update on looksports.media was flooded with criticism, garnering 2,000 comments and zero upvotes on Reddit. The r/ViktorMains subreddit even launched a petition to have the rework canceled. Although Riot implemented some post-release touch-ups, the discontent persisted.
This controversial skin release follows another recent skin announcement that has seen mixed reception, further highlighting the challenges Riot faces in satisfying its player base. The upcoming throwback skin, slated for release in 2025, is generating significant buzz, particularly regarding whether it will retain Viktor’s beloved pre-rework running animation and voice lines.
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In a recent developer blog, Riot acknowledged the feedback and confirmed the project. However, details regarding pricing remain undisclosed. The announcement sparked immediate speculation, with many questioning the potential for more "throwback" skins in the future.
Riot’s Head of League Studio, Andrei "Meddler" van Roon, addressed these concerns on Reddit, stating that if the Viktor throwback skin is well-received, they would consider creating similar skins for other champions. He noted that this type of skin was discontinued years ago due to low popularity. Meddler even opened a discussion on the ideal name for the skin, with "Machine Herald Viktor" emerging as a popular suggestion. The community’s response will undoubtedly shape the future of this intriguing new direction for League of Legends skins.
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