League of Legends champions hit the red carpet in the second Rift Gala

It’s the end of the year for League of LegendsA few thrilling events are over. There was a nail-biting finale at this year’s Worlds tournament, the new champion K’Sante joined the roster, and the game’s premier fan art fashion event went off without a hitch. Rift Gala League fan community’s version of the Met Gala, where fan artists imagine their favorite champions in gala attire, and this year’s was even bigger than the last.

Each year, much like the Met Gala’s theme, has its own theme. Artists were asked to imagine champions as nightmares and dreams.

Along with the red carpet looks, fans shared “behind the scenes” photos, fan fiction, and even custom League of LegendsRift Gala Glamor inspired skins Was Jinx or Vi from? ArcaneDid they make awkward small talk at the table? Is it possible that the K/DA girls are friends on stage? League champions usually find themselves dealing with death and danger, and so it’s fun for fans to imagine a much more peaceful — although hardly mundane — setting for their favorite characters.

This huge roster includes many champions. League of LegendsFans can feel as though their main star is not being seen enough. Riot can manage 160 more champions, which means marketable heroes such as Jinx get a lot more attention that characters like Zilean, Amumu, or Zilean. But the Rift Gala celebrates all of these characters, even bringing along sidekicks like Malphite’s little buddy Chip.

Riot Games expanded LeagueStar Guardian is a multiverse skin that pays homage to the magical anime girl. The Anime Girl anime is a series of animated shorts that are based on the manga. LeagueIP is expanding, so it makes sense to hold a luxurious gala. Rift Gala’s organization, management, and execution are all done by supporters. It’s a reminder that the fandom is the beating heart of the game, and while some players prefer to focus on getting sweet pentakills or practicing their lane matchups, others prefer to explore unexpected facets like seeing their main don haute couture.

It’s no surprise that the Rift Gala had a much larger and more successful second year, and I can’t wait to see the event continue to evolve.