During Teamfight Tactics’ Magic n’ Mayhem Tactician’s Crown finals, the developers behind the game showcased and detailed what players can expect from the next update, Into the Arcane, which is inspired from the widely popular tv show, Arcane as the first act of the final season has been released. The new update includes an Arcane-themed set mechanic, traits, augments, cosmetics, and units. Teamfight Tactics: Into the Arcane goes into the Public Beta Environment (PBE) at 12 pm today and will officially launch next week on November 20.
The Into the Arcane roster features 11 TFT-exclusive units from the world of Arcane alongside iconic champions from League of Legends. Silco returns to the game while fan-favorites like Powder, Violet, Vander, Sevika, Smeech, and more are making their introductions to Teamfight Tactics.
The new mechanic for Into the Arcane is called The Anomaly which allows players to reroll bonuses to permanently transform one Champion on their board per game on their board per game. Bonuses include general power, tankiness, utility, and others will have a more specialized, unique effect for the Champion. There will be 50 anomaly effects available on release and players will encounter the Anomaly at stage 4-6, giving them a very important choice to make during the endgame.
The new traits coming to Into the Arcane brings the action from the show directly into the Convergence.
Enforcers start combat with shields and damage amplification. The highest health enemy units become WANTED, granting Attack Speed boosts upon their defeat.
Chem-Baron gain shimmer after each player combat, with increased rewards during a loss streak. Players collect Shimmer to access the Black Market and choose powerful Illegal Items that enhance your Chem-Barons.
Sponsored items provide bonuses to max Health and Damage Amp, which are doubled for Academy units.
Firelights dash every 6 seconds, attacking with infinite range while healing based on the damage they’ve taken. Family members provide mutual support, reducing max Mana and enhancing bonuses.
Over 100 brand-new augments are coming to the game. Among them are the introduction of Team-Up Aguments. These will allow players to field two specific champions to unlock a unique trait paving the way for exciting new compositions and strategies centered around Arcane character pairings.
New cosmetics for Into the Arcane include Chibis like Firelight Ekko, Arcane Vi, Arcane Caitlin, and the prestige Arcane superfan Annie.
Unbound Tacticians are also making their debut with this set. This new cosmetic category showcases champions at their peak power and brings in their unique backstory. This new style is highlighted in every facet of the Tactician, including their emotes, movement animations, and even their splash art.
“From the beginning, our goal was to deliver a fresh and immersive experience for players, blending strategic gameplay with the rich storytelling of Arcane,” Shawn Elizabeth Main, Lead Set Designer said. “Players now have the tools to experiment and tinker with their dream comps, creating scenarios never before seen in the world of Arcane.”
“We’re so thrilled for TFT and Arcane fans to experience Into the Arcane. Game Director Peter Whalen said. “The team pored over every facet of this set to make sure we captured the essence of the show for players who want to create their own versions of the story in each and every game. No two stories will be the same, and we can’t wait to see what players will cook up.”
Michael Sherman, Director of TFT and 2XKO Esports said ““We worked hand-in-hand with teams across TFT, Arcane, and esports to make sure that players and fans would have a truly immersive Arcane experience at the event. The competition will be played on the new set just weeks after launch and attendees will be able to enjoy Arcane-themed goods and activations. The biggest TFT community and competitive event of the year will be a true celebration of Arcane.”