# Action-Based RPGs Launches Riot Games Prepares to Drop The Mageseeker: A League or Legends Story By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageseeker References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/the-mageseeker-is-a-league-of-legends-rpg-from-the-studio-behind-moonlighter-140016250.html)  Riot Games and League of Legends announce that it will be launching three games under its Riot Gorge publishing label before the arrival of 2024 beginning with The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story. It is a highly anticipated new [action RPG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solasta-ii), which means a [role-playing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time) from [Digital Sun Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulframe), which is notably the same studio that created Moonlighter in 2018. The Mageseeker casts the player as 'Sylas' who is a favorite rogue Damacian mage. Additionally, Riot is billing the game as a '2D hi-bit.' Players are then meant to lead a revolution against the kingdom that has imprisoned him -- the game will be arriving sometime in the spring on platforms including PC and consoles. Image Credit: Riot Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Action-based Rpgs:** Opportunities for game developers to create interactive role-playing games with fast-paced action sequences. - **New League of Legends Storyline:** Potential for storytelling and world-building through the expansion of the League of Legends universe. - **2D Hi-bit Gaming:** Revival of the 2D game aesthetic with modern features and gaming mechanics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Innovative game development that merges traditional RPG mechanics with action-packed storytelling. - **Entertainment:** The creation of new storylines and game universes for fans to immerse in, driving demand for merchandise and media. - **Technology:** Emerging technologies and game engines that enhance the visual and interactive experience for players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Popular Branded Farming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandle-tale.md) - [Iconic Studio Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riftbound.md) - [Cinematic Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/song-of-nunu.md) - [Game-Inspired Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-game-1.md) - [Multi-Genre Multiplayer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-of-dreams.md) - [Loot-Focused Multiplayer RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path-of-exile-2.md) - [Artistic Team-Based Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loki-game.md) - [Artistic Multiplayer Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaultbreakers.md) - [Stylized Fighting Game Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riot-games-2xko.md)