Song of Nunu has a release date AND an RPG was announced that is taking place in Bandle City?! As a fan of all things Teemo, I am quite excited! Read on to see the official announcement!
Los Angeles, CA – September 14, 2023 – Today Riot Forge revealed that Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story™, a story-driven adventure game from developer Tequila Works, will release on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 for Nintendo Switch™ and PC platforms via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, with other console releases to follow. Game pre-orders and collector’s edition pre-orders are now live. The company also announced Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story™, a crafting RPG from game developer Lazy Bear Games set in the mysterious and magical world of Bandle City.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story™ is now available for pre-order on all relevant digital storefronts for $29.99. Fans who purchase pre-orders will also receive a digital art book as a bonus gift. Additionally, a physical Collector’s Edition ($99.99) is available on merch.riotgames.com, which includes a Willump plush, Poro plush, Song of Nunu art book, four Freljord postcards, five collectible enamel pins, a collectible artwork print and a campfire pop-up diorama. There will also be a limited amount of Nunu plush hats as a gift available for purchasers of the CE while supplies last.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story™ takes players on the ultimate road trip with beloved League champions and best friends Nunu and Willump. Players will hike, climb, and sled their way across the Freljord, a frostbitten land full of harsh blizzards, ferocious wolves and enchantment. Gamers must use their wits to progress through the frozen landscape and uncover what secrets lie hidden beneath the ice.
Watch the Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story™ Trailer here.
In Riot Forge’s newly unveiled title Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story™, fans can play as their own Yordle – one of the many fuzzy and quirky inhabitants of Bandle City. When Bandle City’s portal network malfunctions and the world is thrown into chaos, only you can restore the balance. Players can gather and craft to fulfill quests with beloved League of Legends champions to rescue Bandle City and reunite its inhabitants. With its laid-back fandom experience, the game will appeal to a wide audience of League enthusiasts,“cozy game” players and more.
Additional details including the game’s release date and collector’s edition will be revealed soon.
Watch the Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story™ Announcement Trailer here.
“Both Song of Nunu and Bandle Tale truly demonstrate what Riot Forge is all about. We’re working with tremendously creative developers in both Tequila Works and Lazy Bear Games, who are bringing their passion for storytelling and unique voices to the League of Legends universe,” said Andrew Hoffacker, Director of Riot Forge. “These studios have created heartwarming and emotionally rich experiences that enrich Runeterra for League fans, while also offering captivating entry points to players looking to discover this unforgettable world.”
About Riot Forge
Riot Forge was established in 2019 and is a player and developer-focused publisher with the mission of bringing the League of Legends universe to new players and platforms by delivering bespoke “completable” games.
Forge is a publishing label within Riot Games that complements Riot’s research and development program. Forge is focused on working with experienced studios outside of Riot Games as these games will be created and developed by our partner studios and published by Riot Forge. Each game released will expand the League of Legends universe and allow players to experience League like never before.
About Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. With League in its second decade, Riot is continuing to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Riot Forge, and multiple work-in-progress titles. Riot is also expanding the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.
Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide.
About Tequila Works
Tequila Works, S.L. is part of the Tencent family, founded in 2009 by Raúl Rubio Munárriz (Director of Deadlight, RiME or The Invisible Hours) and Luz Sancho Rodríguez. Tequila Works’ first title, the BAFTA-nominated “Deadlight,” was published in 2012 by Microsoft Studios. The studio also released “The Sexy Brutale”, “RiME”, “WonderWorlds”, “The invisible Hours”, “Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son” with SPVR and MWMi, GYLT with Google, and the upcoming release of Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story in partnership with Riot Forge. Tequila Works’ philosophy is Creating with Gusto. The team consists of a healthy blend of talented veterans from the videogames, animation and comic book industries, all of whom enjoy challenging their creative talents and seeing the beauty and the craziness of the world with amazement every day. Visit us at www.TequilaWorks.com and find us on social media at @TequilaWorks.
About Lazy Bear Games
Lazy Bear Games is an international video game development studio based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded by Nikita Kulaga and Slava Cherkasov. They develop games for PC and consoles, with credits including Graveyard Keeper, Punch Club, Punch Club 2: Fast Forward and Swag and Sorcery. The main focus of the studio is creating curious worlds, and entertaining stories all packed with exceptional pixel art. As a close-knit team of passionate game designers, programmers, and artists united by a shared love for crafting extraordinary gaming experiences, our small size guarantees us the freedom to explore unique ideas, experiment with gameplay mechanics, and infuse every pixel with a touch of magic. Visit us at www.lazybeargames.com and find us on social media at @LazyBearGames.
