Wild Rift is getting a Pride Month update with new icons, emotes, and missions. Check out how Riot Games is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in-game and with the Wild Rift community.
Wild Rift is allowing gamers to "take Pride on the go" thanks to a Pride-themed event from May 31 to June 29, 2023. If you want to show your support, complete the two missions to get the free Pride cosmetics before the deadline.
The first mission is called "We Win Together." You are required to play one game. If you do, you'll get the Homeguard Trail and a Pride icon bundle.
The second mission is called "United We Play." If you play 10 games with a Pride icon or the Homeguard trail equipped, you'll receive the Pride Emote Bundle. This includes a Pride emote from 2021, 2022, and 2023.
After the update was initially released, a lot of Wild Rift players reported that their app was not working anymore. Some gamers couldn't even open it while others didn't see the Pride Month update anywhere. Luckily this seems to be largely taken care of.
Artist Hekatiane had her artwork chosen to be highlighted by Riot Games across social media. Full of rainbows, flags, and balloons, her artwork is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ gaming community as well as the diversity in Wild Rift.
Hekatiane has been drawing since she can remember but her attention turned to League of Legends when she learned more about Diana's lore. She felt a connection to Diana's story, which revolves largely around love.
Leona and Diana are complete opposites, with Leona representing the sun and Diana the moon. In the story, Rise With Me, the two form a strong friendship that soon turns into a relationship.
Rise With Me is a story told from multiple points of view, including Leona and Diana but also their instructors and parents. The story is told through journal entries and letters, allowing fans to really feel a connection with the two champions.