Riot Games has released the highly anticipated cinematic trailer that opens the 2026 Season 1 of its MOBA, League of Legends. Titled ‘Salvation’, the epic video arrives to mark the beginning of a new competitive cycle in the game, which has been available to players since January 8th. The production, made in partnership with Unit Image studio and director Ben Hibon, is set in the nation of Demacia and promises to be a beacon of hope amidst the darkness, according to the developer itself. With this initiative, the company seeks to reignite the community’s enthusiasm and present a high-quality narrative, something fans always expect at the start of each year.
The trailer, which is already live, shows some of Demacia’s most iconic champions in action against threatening forces. In this way, players can watch Quinn making her first appearance in a cinematic, fighting alongside Shyvana against a dragon. Meanwhile, Sona uses her powers to protect innocents, and Garen faces assassins to impose justice. The production also continues the story from the previous season, with Yunara delivering Xin Zhao’s spear to Jarvan IV. Thus, Riot not only delivers spectacular action but also advances the lore of the game’s universe, connecting directly with ongoing events.
Production Details and In-Game Impact
The partnership with Unit Image and Ben Hibon, an artist known for animation work, ensured an impressive visual quality for ‘Salvation’. The production, which also features art by Forts, serves as a draw for new and old players, as League of Legends remains a free-to-play game with over 140 champions to choose from. Furthermore, the trailer’s release signals the official start of the ranked season, motivating the community to return to competitive queues or begin their journey in the MOBA. Therefore, the content goes beyond a simple promotional video, functioning as the kickoff for months of evolving meta, balance changes, and new stories within the game.
Thus, the ‘Salvation’ trailer sets a heroic and hopeful tone for the year 2026 in the League of Legends universe. Riot Games once again demonstrates its commitment to blending cinematic storytelling with the live game experience. For Brazilian fans, the message is clear: the defense of Demacia has begun and is within everyone’s reach, for free, on PC. The remaining question is how these events in the trailer will influence the meta and future updates over the coming months.
