Former Rioters Are Making Their Own MOBA

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[@SUPERVIVE]

Very cool very cool - you are one of the few to pick up on our combat/movement sandbox elements and physics-based interactions. Some wild stuff happens when it all adds up :)

[@jankozak2984]

Give Necrit the access to Alpha (or actually don't because I want him to cover this game as the development progresses)

[@ThiccChoncc]

​@@jankozak2984It's not that hard to access to Alpha though, I think Necrit hasn't signed up yet or talked about it overall.

[@POTUSOfficial]

This shit looks like the batlle pass

[@punkmaster258]

Very interesting project and looking forward to it, I hope when the game released this game can be played in ALL platform (PC, Console and if necessary on mobile) so that everyone can play this game even to the people who cannot afford PC.

[@stinky_lizard]

Pls pls pls pls pls allow controller & mouse scheme, stick movement + mouse aim is super underutilized, but so ergonomic

[@Alacaelum]

Excited to see this one, the "rough" state they shown already looked really fun, bet when they launch a beta it will be awesome.

[@nickolausalston6915]

It’s fun but has some performance issues and can drop to below 15 fps. They hopefully work it out

[@kruk_7279]

Heroes of the Storm

[@Alacaelum]

@@nickolausalston6915 Well... in the video the release they did say, pre-pre-pre-pre-alpha, so i am not deluding myself that there isn't many kinks to iron out still. But if that is that many pre alpha... when it hits beta it will be something.

[@nickolausalston6915]

@@Alacaelum yeah. i'm not saying its a bad thing. i look forward to it

[@Wolta]

@@kruk_7279 That's a moba. It's more like a BR than a moba.

[@ilucasz]

It's really fun to see that Necrit is discovering that Videogames exist and are a thing because LoL had a content drought on lore. Riot pierced his bubble on a really weird way.

[@ilucasz]

I really didn't expect so many people would agree with me on that... Ahahahaha

[@animagkrasver9872]

Riot and WoW*. It's kinda ehh to listen when he talks about Riot's MMO, cause it's like WoW is the only MMO to exist ever and other games in the genre don't do things differently. Wowie, not having alliance and horde in MMORPG? What is that, never heard of it!

[@a.b.s-studios]

@@ilucasz 199 .... and i turned it into 200 likes

[@ilucasz]

@@a.b.s-studios Thanks dude ahahahaha

[@ilucasz]

@@animagkrasver9872 Yeah, he gives some lines like that sometimes. He also did that when talking about Genshin: "It had some of the best narrative moments I've ever seen!" --> Just another regular JRPG story that doesn't do much in particular.

[@jomorazero]

I've played in two playtests and it is SO FUN. Can't wait for everybody to see more.

[@name1674]

Is it? Im kinda scared since the game literally looks like its gonna die in 2 weeks, but hopefully its just me overreacting

[@jomorazero]

@@name1674 how can you get that from a pre alpha trailer and no time with the game yourself? Lmao

[@name1674]

@@jomorazero ive played multiple games with the similar artstyle and hype only for it to die within 2 weeks, some also said the same thing as me, but im probably just overreacting

[@jsands5555]

​@@name1674Its more fun than fangs

[@Madlyaza1]

@@name1674 well me and my friends stayed up till 6 am so we could paly the playtests. its DEFINITELY fun, if ur sick of leagues direction this is incredibly nice and fresh.

[@justincheng8182]

I think it would be really fun if you made a video regarding many of the competing battle arenas in beta on the market right now. For examples, in addition to Project Loki, there are also two other great mobalites called Fangs and Bapbap

[@Guy_on_Youtube]

Fangs is awful. Bapbap is fun!

[@lolConan]

I love BAPBAP

[@the_specialist2051]

Reminder that FANGs has LoL & Valorant devs working behind it...Steve Feak AKA Guinsoo AKA the reason Guinsoo's Rageblade is named Wonder why Necrit didn't mention these guys

[@zoroark522]

One currently in early development is called Syndicate of Souls.

[@darkgrundi9543]

@@the_specialist2051 indeed and it is utter garbage with no playerbase whatsoever.

[@whoadude30]

No shot, me and my friends were just talking about trying this game out when it comes out! That's insane that it's developed by former Riot devs haha

[@emanuelbuenop]

Josh Smith, the art director, made some of my favorite splashes from the good old days, and he is bringing alot of his personal style to the game, love seeing that.

[@rhen4610]

Didnt League come from former Dota devs too?

[@ryanmatthews3609]

yes?

[@symphonixblades]

indeed it did

[@JuanAntonioGarciaHeredia]

Nahh MOBA devs are like matryoshkas 🤣

[@ilypo]

really excited to see when this releases, looks like it might scratch my itch for MOBAs

[@Ashirogi978]

Another rather big name on theorycraft at least for me as a lor player is andrew yip who was game director for LoR when it released. Their dev team looks really stacked so im kinda excited to see how loki turns out. Hopefully they are gonna do some playtests on eu aswell soon. I would love to try it out!

[@SilzZ1997]

Well Battlerite was not the First Multiplayer Arena Game. There was a Game called Bloodline Champions that was out over 10 years ago. Just wann make things clear here. But besides that good video!

[@BenCermeno]

I had the opportunity to playtest this game last month! Super fun, mechanics were super smooth. Little to no bugs in my experience, got quite a few hours in. Communication with developers was great, and the game, for being in pre-alpha, was already very fleshed out. Looking foward to playing more soon, definitely sign up for the playtest!

[@YungBoomer_]

I so fucking want the battle arena genre to be "the next viral game genre". Battlerite was easily one of my favorite games of all time, and i've been just waiting for years for some studio to give us a battle arena game that sticks and develops a playerbase bigger than a few hundred people

[@E_maile]

i hope battlerite devs see whats happening in the genre and revive the game

[@hollowcloplover9539]

Oh my fucking god I miss battlerite and battlerite royale

[@ThiccChoncc]

​@@hollowcloplover9539I miss Battlerite so so much but the Royale can stay dead. It was the reason why Battlerite completely died in the first place and no matter how good it is I still can't bring myself to like it.

[@lucasfarias1148]

They are busy with V Rising, and it turned out to be a really good game

[@mikedavid1945]

@@ThiccChoncc They need to spruce up the original and market it right this time

[@thehondaboi]

I played this in alpha in late 2021 and I have to say, if there is one game that can revolutionize the mobe genre, it’s this one.

[@allainch.7251]

I’m really excited for this to come out, I loved Battlerite so much and seeing something similar in the works is really exciting

[@rudged]

Definitely hyped for this, seems like they bring a lot of new ideas. Been trying out the 1.0 of Eternal return recently, I think they did the battle royale moba style in a very clever way, you should check it out.

[@molakola2856]

What I think is great, from the background gameplay, is that it looks very casual yet competitive at the same time. There is a lot of skill expression avaliable, but you do not need thousands of hours to win or preform.

[@harleqynn1250]

Skyen also has some…interesting info regarding rioters leaving due to management placing everything (lore, progression, you name it) under the entertainment department following arcane’s success…

[@symphonixblades]

pretty sure the mmo will have lots of lore and story since the Ruination book writer is writing the story for the mmo

[@Darkest_Shadow]

Looks like a interesting game, can’t wait to try playing it! Game aside though, the map looks amazing and all the art is beautiful. Can’t quite put my finger on it but there’s just something about it

[@asefnirumand2355]

It reminds me of dota a lot love the art style of that game

[@Darkest_Shadow]

Never played Dota but just looked it up and you’re absolutely right. Both look amazing!

[@Darkest_Shadow]

@@asefnirumand2355just got into the alpha! Cant wait!

[@risky2166]

I lost it when you scroll on the names, i thought it was only going to be around 10 💀

[@trashfisherman8323]

this one, just might reignite my light for gaming. with these people on this project, we may get something gaming has needed for a long time

[@VTAstral]

I had not heard about this game, but it looks very interesting and is definitely something I will check out as I love MOBAs. If you haven't already, you should take a look at Eternal Return, its a MOBA Battle Royal that has been in Early access for a while now, but had its full release late last month. It's a lot of fun and def deserves more attention.

[@vatsalyasoni8324]

as a person who isn't comfortable with mouse controls for league this video is a gem. Thanks Necrit

[@d1mensi0n70]

I just signed up for the play test a few days ago. Hoping I can take part, looks really fun!

[@ScarkYT]

Thank you! Developers need to make a game just FUN!

[@apunnojustice7475]

i really got hit with the "how is it a moba it uses wasd?" and was like.... "but league does that" because i completely forgot i remapped my keys day 1 and have almost never thought about qwer since (the soul fighter event confused the hell out of me for longer than i care to admit before i realized i was pressing the wrong buttons)

[@AzirGap]

former dota devs: “its going to happen again”

[@ukulelechicken4814]

I was able to play in the playtest last week! Very cool game, but I like playing team co-op games with my friends so I will wait for its official release :) I loved the character uniqueness

[@ukulelechicken4814]

There are also some really really cool ultimate combos! I had a game where me and my team were hiding to sneak attack the last team left, and then we got full combo'd into instant death we all laughed it off and thought it was crazy! Really really excited for people to see the game

[@boomynote]

This is actually more interesting than I expected it to be

[@someguywithajacksparrowicon]

Looks completely awesome, would try it out for sure! The only thing I'm kinda worried about is the wasd movement. I have already left a game that I actually really liked but the controls just made it unenjoyable for me at least. Same thing was with Battlerite which I also played, but that wasn't the controls being uncomfortable rather than overly complicated and too much buttons to press. Btw if you liked project loki than I really recommend the game I referred to before, it's called smash legends.

[@normicanomic6523]

thank you necrit with this info i can't wait to give project loki a try when they eventually became playable so far it looks promising and actually fun

[@Xedlord]

I like the vibe of the stretchy shotgun guy

[@SimonSlav-GameMakingJourney]

4 People team is a great design. We've always struggled to find a 5th one to play :D.

[@aaroncharlesbarrameda5033]

At this point necrit is becoming a bloodhound for former rioters who want to start anew. They cant escape from him 😂😂😂

[@MBJMartins]

The first ones to do the arena style moba were the ones that did Battlerite, but the OG game version was Bloodline Champions

[@saesteelol6156]

totally thought this video was gonna be on Fangs, but im kind of excited to play this now

[@Gojiradogzillagodzilla]

Noo why did you make me remember of Battlerite, the wound has not healed yet

[@zeroorthodox1207]

This feels like eternal return

[@nitaonionring]

Bloodline Champions was the first to give this genre a try. Then came Battlerite.

[@Andthereitiss]

And inbetween them Dead Island Epidemic.. that game was a ride 😅

[@cinkro9616]

It seems like a majorly scaled up bapbap

[@sloesty]

very common in IT world and I guess gaming for people to jump to up and comming companies. In riot these people are likely set in their position, but in a new company, they likely have a higher position with the ability to climb. Can't blame the ex-rioters to move on. Great stuff all around.

[@lordtraxroy]

There will be always people who come formally from huge companies who do they own game

[@GhosteryIsDead]

From playtesting this w/ my school, I will say its very exciting and I cant wait for everyone to experience it!1

[@ActionOath]

mechanics like battlerite? sold

[@janus9148]

the potential is CRAZY

[@ptbro3334]

I love playing mobas and wish there was a true lol competent so that Riot would actually be presured to make actual improvements instead of just skins and esports

[@Zendrex]

I’m so glad you found out about Project Loki! It’s such a fun game and I have a blast every time I get a chance to play. I’m one of the original playtesters (for over 2+ years now) and have seen the game evolve so much over the years. It’s genuinely an amazing game and I hope to see you out on the battlefield at some point Necrit, and be prepared to get addicted like the rest of us!

[@sourtu5460]

Looks very fun

[@sourtu5460]

How are you able to play test it ?

[@ignisvis8867]

It looks very fun, I'll definately give it a try

[@shiro19673]

Physics mechanics look really cool but other than that Eternal Return just seems more fun to me

[@spycyfruit]

i've missed playing battlerite royale so im stoked with this one

[@Razhor]

Looks like a lot of chaos, that sounds so fun

[@janembo96]

This looks just like Battlerite Royal, with all the wacky ways to engage and escape and playing with vision

[@Nusca93]

Project Loki sounds badass. Also Lovin the name haha

[@holydoggo4822]

this is literally the cycle continuing

[@xelectrix_1863]

This game is unironically really fun, I had the pleasure of playing the beta's and its just a complete blast, I really couldn't get behind the actual "BR" type mode, but actually just fighting is amazing and the WASD control scheme allows it to be super user friendly to some of my friends that are not totally used to a MOBA control scheme. I'd really love to see it popoff as the team definitely deserves it.

[@coachdzierzba6752]

Personally, WASD control scheme is what is throwing me off. RTS player issues. not used to my fingers being so close together for a long period of time.

[@patigelstarberry4302]

WASD to control? Absolutely revolutionary. This will change gaming forever.

[@diamondhamster4320]

BloodLine Champions crawled so that Battlerite could walk so that Project Loki could run.

[@KobiSheero]

When I'm looking at this Catalyst Black comes to my mind

[@lakatos0823]

Man the moment i saw its gameplay battlerite came to my mind instantly

[@hextecneko14]

im convinced he made this with just to try to get into the playtest

[@adamsterdam9049]

There is also Fangs, Guinsoo is there for example

[@TheAverageNooob]

I wonder how long Jon was recruiting members at Riot before they all left.

[@joshabrogena1240]

Fight of Characters was ahead of its time lmaooo Castle Fight when

[@doublestarships646]

This and Eternal Return look a lot of fun.

[@zzj_ason-trax_zz4191]

Now this is something I will look forward to play.

[@thebigidea9659]

*Mentions Battlerite* You had my curiosity but, now you have my attention.

[@proxymo2283]

Reminds me a bit of Eternal Return mixed with battle rite. Excited to see how this comes out!

[@zoomgle7954]

This does look pretty fun

[@diemyfriend]

This is gonna blow up for two weeks max and then Battlerite itself.

[@idontwanttodothisnomore]

ah yes, a game from the minds of "if we are being completely honest, we don't think"

[@rikfreriks1722]

Necrit making a whole video 'talking about Project Loki' just so he can scream he didnt get into the playtest without having the scream he didnt get into the playtest.

[@sponjik]

The first one to give it a go was Bloodline Champions, Necrit. Never forget BLC.

[@digibeastgaming2814]

AAAAAAAA so many games scratching that battlerite itch 2023 what a year

[@NA-ko7cd]

Necrit: and these Ex-rioters are making their own Moba! Everyone in this channel: Necrit, this is the third ex-rioter made Moba you shown us this week! (Or something idk i suck at making memes)

[@pigbenis8942]

This looks great, can't wait for it to join Battlerite, Heroes Of The Storm, Heroes Of Newerth and Paragon in my videogame graveyard.

[@remen8021]

that character with a hammer and projected shield that can either hold it up or swing it around and seems to have an ability that slams it into the ground kind of seems like Reinhardt from overwatch ngl

[@bfeldz1023]

It's all a cycle. League was created by devs/mod creators who helped Icefrog with the original DotA mod for Warcraft 3, and now former Riot employees are going off to make a moba of their own.

[@ianammon6040]

That "Fog of War" effect is a good idea, but it's also resource heavy. I know the internet and the computers we play on are 20 more advanced, but it was what ruined "Shadowbane".

[@Mabayu]

Forgot about evercore heros. also made by some ex riot. Although its not a "moba" but it is played similarly to league but in a PvE way.

[@dizzyheads]

Dang what? The cycle continues

[@reyalfa18]

Genuinely don't know if this is an extremely bold move of incredibly brave seeing how battlerite turned out to be at the end of the day, doesn't seem to be that much different from the gameplay too so far including art and gameplay, hmm we'll see.

[@goldenmoses1517]

It actually means a lot since now we know that the game is under good care and talent. Also dare I say, new/small companies tend to release better, or more fun should I say, games as they are not ALL about money. For example, battle bit remastered, Rust, PoE, and most recently Baulders Gate 3, made by companies that are not as known as Blizzard, Riot, Ubisoft, etc. Hope the game turns out to be fun and smooth :)

[@Sheriff_K]

I've always preferred "Hero Arenas" to "Aeon of Strife" maps.. So I'm glad we're getting MOBAs like this or League's Arena mode. I just wish there was more 1v1 action; I hate teams.

[@basicallysubhuman8823]

Looks like a cool game. If I hypothetically got into a playtest a while back I would be telling you that it was fun and I was excited to see how much progress has been made. But I’m not saying that.

[@izcube8971]

that caitlyn type character looked like a mix of Caitlyn, Akali and Yasuo

[@chaitanyadabbiru6535]

Oh wow, perhaps we were too hard on riot regarding the cinematic, that many peeps quit?

[@setsunachan22]

This could be really interesting.

[@ryan3371]

As someone who does not enjoy the typical lane arena mobas I can get behind this

[@Worgak]

And they called it "DEFENSE OF THE ANCIENTS 3"

[@johanstenfelt1206]

Huh, how very fascinating, i hope this Game does well, looks interesting so far.

[@SuperZeve]

I feel they have gotten a lot of people requesting playtests the last few days

[@Hezmarglive]

Bilgewater theme hits so hard always.

[@totallyanexpert5212]

You should look into Battlerite Royale. It was a separate game released as Battlerite with a huge map. It had the looting, the world hazards etc with all of the classic battle royale mechanics. It even had the cone of vision you mentioned.

[@thelemurgods9233]

This gives off the same vibes as bapbap

[@MISECALI]

I've always liked battle arena game/game mode. I'm so excited to play this game, it look so cool and fun!

[@LukeA471]

We don't think our champions have overloaded kits overall

[@PicesQ]

Battlerite Royale with Physics 💀 PS: I feel like the skill ceiling would be too high for a new player to get used to.

[@filipepinho3319]

I would love to see their take on the standard moba style as well. If they ever plan to do it...

[@yazen3728]

I LOVE YOU NECRIT

[@nordicpush1452]

Seems fun would like to try it! I still miss Battlerite best arena i played....