# Popular Branded Farming Games Riot Games Announced a League of Legends Farming Title 'Bandle Tale' By Colin Smith | Published 2023-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandle-tale References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hyBWEByG7M)  Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is an upcoming crafting RPG from [Riot Forge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-of-nunu), the publishing label of [Riot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riftbound), the developer of the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends. The game is set in the whimsical world of Bandle City, home of the furry and fun-loving yordles, a race of small and mischievous creatures that live in Runeterra, the fictional universe of League of Legends. The game is planned to be released in 2024 for PC and [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fae-farm). In Bandle Tale, players will take on the role of a shy yordle who lives in Yarnville, a cozy but isolated island obsessed with knitting. When a party goes wrong, the portals that connect Yarnville to the rest of Bandle City collapse and throw everything into chaos. Using their knitting magic and backpack house, players will have to explore different islands, gather resources, craft items, and restore the portals to reunite Bandle City. Along the way, they will meet and befriend other yordles and some familiar League of Legends champions. The game will feature a colorful and charming art style, a humorous and lighthearted tone, and a relaxing and cozy gameplay experience. The game’s price has not been announced yet. Image Credit: Riot Forge ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crafting RPG Games:** The popularity of Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story highlights the trend of crafting RPG games, offering players the opportunity to gather resources, craft items, and explore different islands in a whimsical world. - **Furry and Fun-loving Characters:** The success of Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story reflects the trend of games featuring furry and fun-loving characters like yordles, appealing to players who enjoy whimsical and mischievous creatures in game worlds. - **Cozy and Lighthearted Gaming Experiences:** Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story taps into the trend of providing players with cozy and lighthearted gaming experiences, offering a relaxing and charming gameplay journey in the world of Bandle City. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The release of Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story creates opportunities for the gaming industry to capitalize on the popularity of crafting RPG games and offer players more immersive and engaging experiences. - **Animation Industry:** The demand for furry and fun-loving characters like yordles in games such as Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story presents opportunities for the animation industry to create visually appealing and captivating character designs. - **Merchandise Industry:** The cozy and lighthearted gaming experience provided by Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story opens doors for the merchandise industry to create and sell products that resonate with players and fans of the game's whimsical world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Action-Based RPGs Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageseeker.md) - [Iconic Studio Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riftbound.md) - [Cinematic Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-of-nunu.md) - [Relaxing Fairytale Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fae-farm.md) - [Game-Inspired Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-game-1.md) - [Massively-Multiplayer Farming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palia.md) - [Immersive Farming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvestella.md) - [Artistic Team-Based Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-game.md) - [Creature-Collecting Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmagia.md)