Riot Co-Founder Calls League of Legends MMO the 'Grail' Quest, 5 Years After It Was Announced
League of Legends developer Riot Games is still bashing away on its MMO, which co-founder Mark Merrill recently described as the studio’s "grail quest."
Riot Games' co-founder Mark Merrill has described the studio's MMO project as the "grail quest," emphasizing that it remains the primary goal for the team five years after initial announcement in August 2021. Despite facing numerous changes and the departure of high-profile developers, Merrill stated during a recent interview with Greg Miller of Kinda Funny Games at PAX that the MMO is still in progress.
The developer jokingly refers to the MMO as the "grail" due to the challenges they face and the commitment required to succeed. Merrill acknowledged the skepticism surrounding the project, as highlighted by various comments from the community, particularly from fighting game fans who express doubt about Riot's ability to deliver a successful MMO.
However, Merrill remains optimistic about the future, citing the reset of the project in 2024 and the addition of former World of Warcraft producer Raymond Bartos to the team as signs of progress. Despite concerns over the project's potential failure, Merrill's team continues to work tirelessly, aiming to deliver a product that will meet players' hopes and dreams.
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