Arcane Series Concludes with Second Season, Future Projects Anticipated

«Arcane,» the popular animated series set in the «League of Legends» universe, has officially concluded after two seasons. Despite ongoing speculation and previous mentions of a potential ‘five season plan,’ it has been confirmed that a third season of «Arcane» was never in the works. These revelations come on the heels of the second season’s release and the fervent interest the series has generated.

According to Marc Merill, the co-creator of «League of Legends,» the confusion regarding a potential third season stemmed from internal budget discussions. Merill clarified in a statement that, «The confusion is because internally there was a budget conversation about ‘approving 5 seasons’ — which simply means we were setting aside a bunch of money for lots of development and is completely irrelevant to the Arcane creative. The creative and making something great is what the priority should always be for Riot and our teams.»

In terms of future projects, Merill mentioned that there is an ongoing effort to expand the universe of «League of Legends.» This sentiment was echoed by Christian Linke, co-creator of «Arcane,» who suggested that the storytelling would branch out to other regions of Runeterra, «We’re currently developing a bunch of follow-up projects. Really, Arcane was always considered the first step, kind of like the trial by fire.»

Fans of «Arcane» and «League of Legends» will be interested to know that while the specifics of future projects remain undisclosed, there is confidence in the expansion of the narrative universe. This indicates a potential exploration of new characters and locales, emphasizing the creators’ desire to delve into different aspects of the «League of Legends» world.

As «Arcane» season two streams on Netflix, it remains clear that the universe built by Riot Games continues to inspire further creative projects. With a large pool of champions and settings to explore, it is anticipated that new stories are poised to captivate audiences in diverse and unexpected ways.