Fortiche and Riot Games Release Final 2025 'League of Legends' Cinematic
The French animation studio Fortiche, known for its work on Arcane, has teamed up once again with Riot Games to unveil Twilight’s End during the 2025 League of Legends World Championship in Chengdu. This cinematic concludes the year’s ongoing narrative arc in the game’s universe.
Storyline Overview
Twilight’s End follows the saga of LeBlanc, Vladimir, and Xin Zhao, developed across four major cinematics released since early 2025: Welcome to Noxus, Dark Gambit, Beginning of the End, and now the finale.
The Final Battle for the Darkin Glaive
The film centers on the climactic conflict over the Darkin Glaive, set within the Spirit Temple of Ionia as it manifests during the “spirit blossom bloom.” In this setting, Xin Zhao and guardian Yunara fight to stop Atakhan, an ally of LeBlanc, from claiming the ancient weapon that contains the Darkin Zaahen.
In the chaos of the fight, Xin Zhao comes into contact with the glaive and is transported to the realm where Zaahen is imprisoned.
Haunted by the apocalyptic vision he experienced in Beginning of the End—a future where LeBlanc and Atakhan devastate his homeland of Demacia—Xin Zhao makes a desperate choice, pleading with Zaahen to inhabit his body to alter fate.
Artistic Direction
For this final chapter, Fortiche introduced new visual elements inspired by Ionia’s deep mysticism and magical traditions, blending stylistic innovation with emotional storytelling.
Production Collaboration
The partnership between Fortiche and Riot Games continues to define the visual identity of the League of Legends universe, merging cinematic precision with lore-driven depth.
Author’s Summary: Fortiche and Riot Games conclude the 2025 League of Legends story arc with Twilight’s End, a visually rich, emotionally charged finale that explores sacrifice and destiny.