Swarm: Operation Anima Squad marks the end of one of League of Legends’ longest dry spells by reintroducing PvE gameplay, which has not been seen since the release of Odyssey mode in September 2018.
In a 2019 article, Riot detailed their plans to make TFT a permanent mode and shift the focus of the team responsible for limited-time modes to this project.
Furthermore, the statement clarified their intention to develop more enduring modes, eliminating the time and effort devoted to creating modes that were only temporary.
Nevertheless, those seeking exciting, temporary PvE modes that added variety to the League of Legends experience were left disappointed.
Following a dry spell of nearly six years, the PvE experience is finally making a comeback. The Swarm: Operation Anima Squad mode offers the chance for you and three companions to take on the malevolent Primordian forces in a struggle for survival.
Anima Squad reporting for duty🫡 pic.twitter.com/LG6jBLIrhy
— League of Legends (@LeagueOfLegends) June 21, 2024
The mode will be played using the WASD keys and will have a gameplay experience similar to Vampire Survivors, which was one of the most successful indie games in recent years.
Although the exact number of playable characters has not been revealed, the presentation featured champions such as Jinx, Leona, Seraphine, and Illaoi, each with their own distinct abilities.
The Odyssey mode of 2018 was the final PvE experience in League. In previous years, players had enjoyed the Star Guardian Invasion mode in 2017 and Doom Bots in 2016. Many were disappointed to see these limited-time modes end and had hoped for them to become a regular feature in League.
Despite Riot’s absence of new PvE experiences in recent years, those who have been anticipating them are thrilled to finally have something fresh and exciting.
According to one Twitter user, who has played League for over 10 years and stopped, this is the kind of thing that would make them want to start playing again. They expressed their excitement, saying “Let’s go, it’s going to be so much fun in League again!”
Numerous remarks were in the vein of “we’re finally back”and “Riot has outdone themselves”, indicating the community’s enthusiasm for a League mode that prioritizes enjoying time with friends over striving for victory.
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