League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) developed by Riot Games and released in 2009 for Windows and Mac. Two teams of champions compete to destroy the opposing team's base across a series of structured maps, combining the tactical decision-making of real-time strategy games with role-playing progression elements. Each champion carries a distinct set of abilities and a playstyle that sets them apart from the rest of the roster, which has grown substantially since launch and continues to expand through regular updates. Matches demand coordination, map awareness, and moment-to-moment mechanical execution. Beyond casual and ranked play, the game supports an active competitive scene that extends to organized tournament structures at both amateur and professional levels. The breadth of the champion pool and the variety of roles available contribute to a high degree of replayability across skill levels.
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The game takes place on Runeterra, a planet shaped by the remnants of an ancient conflict between cosmic forces. Originally, players were cast as "Summoners" commanding champions on the Fields of Justice, but in 2014 the lore was rebooted, removing summoners entirely and establishing Runeterra as a standalone world. The setting spans diverse regions, from the technologically advanced city of Piltover to the oppressed underground of Zaun, and encompasses genres ranging from Lovecraftian horror to traditional sword and sorcery. While the game itself has no linear campaign, its expanding universe of champions, factions, and conflicts forms the foundation for spin-off media including the animated series Arcane, comics, and narrative-driven spin-off games.
