Tencent has officially announced the PUBG Mobile x League of Legends collaboration date via social media. Earlier teasers hinted at a tie-in with Arcane, the highly anticipated League of Legends anime series, which fans quickly decoded.
As we enter a new month full of fresh opportunities, PUBG Mobile continues to deliver exciting collaborations. These partnerships, released at regular intervals, keep players engaged with exclusive events and rewards. The upcoming PUBG Mobile x League of Legends crossover stands out as one of the battle royale's largest ever.
Tencent confirmed its partnership with Riot Games' League of Legends. The in-game event launches on November 16, 2021, coinciding with the Netflix release of Arcane on November 6, 2021. Initial teasers featured four silhouettes on the Erangel map, now identified as Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn, and Jayce—the central characters from Arcane.
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The PUBG Mobile Reunion Party also revealed that Update 1.7 arrives on November 16, 2021. Expect a new Erangel mode featuring Arcane characters, likely following the conclusion of the Flora Menace mode, in line with PUBG Mobile's tradition of unique themed modes per update.
"Runeterra is one of the most beloved universes in gaming, and being able to bring that magic to PUBG MOBILE while supporting the release of Arcane is an incredible opportunity," said Vincent Wang, Head of Mobile Publishing at PUBG. "We have a lot in store for our players with the Version 1.7 update, including completely new gameplay features we've never experienced before, so we can't wait to show off more."
Teasers suggest the mode is exclusive to Erangel, with Jinx appearing on the map and airdrops containing special Arcane items. These details are based on current speculation—stay tuned for official updates.
