Published:2024-10-04 15:54:30Source:JuxiaAuthor:Juxia
Recently, unfounded rumors circulated on social media claiming that Tencent had provided Riot Games with $200 million to develop a rival to Valve's forthcoming hero shooter, Deadlock. These claims were dubious from the start, especially since the accompanying screenshot was sourced from a fabricated PC Gamer article featuring an image that no reputable outlet would use.
To put the rumors to rest, Riot Games' communications manager took to social media, firmly stating that every element of the claims was utterly ridiculous.
"I see a lot of outrageous rumors, but this one is particularly absurd," Hixson stated. "The article in the screenshot doesn't even exist. Tencent doesn’t fund our development like that... that’s not how this works... that’s not how any of this works. We have many exciting projects in R&D, but nothing resembling Deadlock."
It’s peculiar for Riot Games to be the focus of such speculation, especially since they already have a massively successful MOBA in League of Legends and a popular hero shooter in Valorant. Given that Deadlock combines elements from both genres, it seems odd for Riot to pursue that niche when numerous other genres remain unexplored by the company.
Currently, Riot is working on two titles set in the Runeterra universe, the world of League of Legends. The first is 2XKO, a free-to-play fighting game expected to launch in 2025, while the second is an unannounced MMO that won’t be available for some time, especially after the studio had to 'reset' its development earlier this year to explore a new direction.
Previously, Riot ventured into other genres through its Riot Forge publishing label, which published six games in collaboration with independent studios before shutting down in January 2024 amid a round of layoffs.
As for Valve, Deadlock is still in its early development stages, and players interested in trying it out can do so.
Digimon Story Time Stranger - Story Announced! What should you know about Olympos XII!
Corruption of Champions II Gameplay & Full Walkthrough Guide
Sanji Fantasy Toon Adventure Gameplay Video & Full Walkthrough Guide
Realm Invader Full Walkthrough & Gameplay Guide
My School is a Harem Tutorial, Walkthrough & Gameplay Guide
Fallen Shinobi Full Walkthrough Video and All Endings Guide
Blue Archive New Big Event! Occult Research Club Mysteries and Ancient Spells
Brown Dust 2 Beauty on Duty Guide: Bikini Battles, Romance, and a Rhythm Game?
Chaldea U-Summer Island Summoning Campaign 2 & 3 - There are a lot coming to FGO Summer 2025
Crystal Springs Odyssey Gameplay Video & Full Walkthrough Guide
Happy Scratch Game
| Card
Ludo Dream Online
| Card
Ludo Dream
| Card
JOJO Texas Domino Gaple Slot Game
| Card
Day of the Dead Solitaire Collection
| Card
Day of the Dead Solitaire
| Card
Coin Beach Free Spins
| Card
Gin Rummy Stars Free Coins
| Card
Brown Dust 2 Beauty on Duty Guide: Bikini Battles, Romance, and a Rhythm Game?
Azur Promilia PC Limited Test Now Live | Embark on an Epic Journey!
FGO Swimsuit 2025 Has Finally Begun! What You Need to Know About These Characters
Brown Dust 2 - Beauty on Duty Event | Bikini Agents Are Back!
Kaiju No. 8 The Game Coming Soon – Official Trailer, Release Date & Download Info
This anime has every Love Comedy you need – Getsuyoubi no Tawawa
A Forbidden Love Between Human and Android? | Android wa Keiken Ninzuu ni Hairimasu ka??
Dandadan Season 2 Is Now the Most Watched Anime on Netflix – Here's Why Everyone's Obsessed
Living With 3 Genius Sisters Is Surprisingly... Easy?! - Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi
LIVE A HERO
Retro Hero Mr Kim
Empire of Passion
Arcane Quest Legends
Magic Snap: Momotaro
AllStar Manga Heroes
Lunescape
ONE PIECE Thousand Storm JP
Tap Titans 2