Among the entertainment products from Riot Games, the animated series Arcane has achieved immense popularity since its release. With a profound storyline, well-developed characters, and stunning visuals, Arcane has captivated a large audience. Therefore, when the trailer for season 2 was released just a few days ago, it became a hot topic on forums and social media.
However, the surprising part is that many fans of the Arcane series expressed disappointment and criticism towards Riot after the trailer was released. The reason stems from their dissatisfaction with the detail that Vi is introduced as a member of the Piltover Enforcers in season 2. While this is something most League of Legends players know, viewers unfamiliar with Riot’s game find this detail to be quite unreasonable.
It’s worth noting that at the time of season 1’s release, Arcane ranked number 1 in viewership on Netflix in 58 countries. Many viewers, even those who are not League of Legends players, enjoyed the series due to its outstanding quality. Therefore, these viewers have a reason to be dissatisfied with Vi’s character being introduced as a Piltover Enforcer.
Remember, in season 1, we learned that Vi witnessed her parents perish during a riot that took place before the events of the series. The culprits were none other than the Piltover Enforcers. Throughout season 1, Vi expressed her intense hatred for this force, making the change seen in the trailer illogical to many viewers.
Interestingly, Riot’s storyline for Vi in League of Legends does not clarify why she became a Piltover Enforcer. The character is simply introduced in League of Legends with the title of Piltover Enforcer without a satisfactory explanation. This is indeed a significant plot hole that Arcane season 2 needs to address.
Not long ago, the leaders of Riot Games asserted that the events in Arcane are set within the main universe of League of Legends. It’s very likely that Riot will use this series to explain why Vi, who strongly despises the Enforcers, joins their ranks. If Riot executes this well, they will surely convince even the most critical viewers who have criticized this detail.