New rhythm game announced by Riot Games, release next week
Completely surprising, Riot Games has announced that Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story will be releasing a brand new rhythm game next week: The release is planned for November 16, 2021 on PC and Nintendo Switch. Via Netflix Games, the new game offer for subscribers to the streaming platform, the title will also soon be available for iOS and Android. Hextech Mayhem is developed by Choice Provisions, who have made a name for themselves in the past with the BIT.TRIP series.
Zig, zag, blast and groove your way through Piltover in Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story from the developer @TotallyChoice, available for Nintendo Switch, PC and Netflix. Pre-order now: https://t.co/IgKySyXZS8 #HextechMayhem pic.twitter.com/ppR0dTZvNN
— Hextech Mayhem 💥 (@RiotForgeDE) November 9, 2021
The story of Hextech Mayhem is set in the League of Legends universe. Players take on the role of Yordle Ziggs, who has to escape the mad scientist Heimerdinger. To the rhythm of the music, players have to avoid various obstacles or kill enemies with bombs. The two MOBA champions will pass through different locations in Piltover.
Under the umbrella of Riot Forge – the internal publishing offshoot of Riot Games – several projects are currently being developed that are in production at external studios. This also includes, for example, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, which is currently being developed by Airship Syndicate (Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Darksiders Genesis). Hextech Mayhem can now be pre-ordered on PC and Switch in the relevant stores for 8.99 euros.