Ruined King

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story FAQ

Nov 16, 2021

AIRSHIP SYNDICATE

Who is Airship Syndicate?
Located in thriving Austin, Texas, Airship Syndicate was founded by four industry vets formerly of Vigil Games - the house that Darksiders built. Led by visionary comic artist Joe Madureira, we work with a wide group of talented contributors located both in our studio and around the world. Our projects include Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Darksiders Genesis, and the upcoming Ruined King: A League of Legends Story.

Why are you working with Airship Syndicate?
The core team at Airship has a long history of both working within great IPs and building them from scratch. Joe Madureira, co-founder of Vigil and Airship’s CEO is a celebrated comic artist who created the Battle Chasers comic series and the basis for Airship Syndicate’s first game: Battle Chasers: Nightwar. We’re super excited to have Joe and the team at Airship Syndicate step into the world of League of Legends and bring their unique style and voice to the world.

What is it like working with Airship Syndicate?
We have a great working relationship with Airship Syndicate. We work hand-in-hand with them to ensure that our game represents the League of Legends universe in a fun and unique way that we know both new and dedicated players will enjoy.

What other games have Airship Syndicate shipped?
Airship recently launched Darksiders: Genesis, a top down action game. Before that, they launched their first game, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, in 2017 as a Kickstarted original IP.

How do we know that these partners will treat the IP correctly?
One of Riot's strengths is the depth we have created within the League of Legends Universe and the Riot Forge team is here to support our developers and ensure they understand all aspects of the world. Our feedback ensures we create authentic League of Legends games together.

RUINED KING

What type of game is Ruined King: A League of Legends story?
The game is a story driven RPG with deep turn-based combat set after the events of Burning Tides.

Is the story of Ruined King: A League of Legends story canon?
Yes, the core narrative will be canon but the game will also feature different expressions of the IP like cool characters or moments specific only to the stories being told in that game.

Where does this game take place?
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is set in Bilgewater and the Shadow Isles following the events of Burning Tides. You can find some supporting stories linked below the FAQ.

How long will Ruined King: A League of Legends Story be?
The average play through is approximately 20 to 30 hours.

What platforms will the game be on?
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is available on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 (PS4™), and PC via Steam®, GOG.com, and the Epic Games Store.

Will the game be available for Mac OS?
We’re exploring all platforms but as of right now, the game currently isn’t planned to be released on Mac at the same time as console and PC.

Will there be multiplayer? Can I play with my friends?
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is a single player turn-based RPG and won’t be available with multiplayer.

What regions will the Collector’s Edition game be available in?
Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal
Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore.

What champions are in the game?
Players will be able to create a party of three characters from a cast of six champions, including Miss Fortune, Illaoi, Braum, Pyke, Yasuo, and Ahri.

Why is this a Riot Forge game?
Riot Forge is a publishing label within Riot Games that complements Riot’s internally developed games. Our focus is to work with experienced studios outside of Riot Games to create bespoke “completable” games set in the League of Legends universe. Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is a new story driven RPG set in the League of Legends universe.

How much will the game cost? Is it Free to Play?
Riot Forge games will not be free to play. Riot Forge is making premium completable, narrative driven games, opposed to “live services” type games, which include free to play games.

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is out now on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC via Steam, GOG.com, and the Epic Games Store, for $29.99.

A digital Deluxe Edition is also available on each platform for $39.99 and includes Ruined Skins for each character, the Ruination Starter Pack, and additional items.

The physical Collector’s Edition is available for $129.99 and includes an Art Book, Exclusive Joe Madureira Sketch, 12” Vinyl Soundtrack, Cloth Map of Bilgewater, Notebook & Pen and Bilgewater Mug.

How do I access the Ruined King Soundtrack?
Spotify: https://found.ee/ruinedkingost-spotify
Apple Music: https://found.ee/ruinedkingost-applemusic
Amazon Music: https://found.ee/ruinedkingost-amazonmusic
Youtube Music: https://found.ee/ruinedkingost-youtube
Deezer: https://found.ee/ruinedkingost-deezer

I haven’t received my Collector’s Edition of Ruined King. Where is it?
We offer our sincere apology for any late deliveries and inconvenience this has caused. Due to the global shipping congestion, we are experiencing delayed inventory deliveries. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work hard to ensure you receive your Collector's Edition of Ruined King.

Is Ruined King available to play on next-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X|S?
The PS4 version of Ruined King includes a free upgrade to the digital PS5 version, which will be available at a later date. The Xbox version of Ruined King uses Smart Delivery, allowing access to both the Xbox One title and the Xbox Series X|S title, which will also be available at a later date.

Will there be a Thai language version of Ruined King?
Yes, there will be a Thai language version of Ruined King. It is currently delayed but we will announce when we know more soon.

What are the Minimum Specs to play Ruined King?
Min Spec: 1080p, 30fps, Medium settings
Minimum OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-2300, AMD A8-5600K
Ram: 8 GB
GPU: Radeon Vega 8 / Intel Iris Plus / GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7770 (2 GB VRAM required)

Recommended Max Spec: 1440p, 60FPS, High settings
Recommended OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100, AMD FX-8120
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: GeForce GTX 660 Ti, Radeon HD 7950

How much storage will Ruined King Take Up on my Console?
Average 15GB

What are the difficulty settings in the game?
Story, Normal, Veteran, Heroic

Will there be a mobile version of the Ruined King?
Ruined King is not currently available on mobile.

Are there skins in the game?
Yes, as part of our Deluxe Edition, there are Ruined Skins available for each of the playable Champions: Miss Fortune, Illaoi, Yasuo, Ahri, Braum, and Pyke. These skins are exclusive to Ruined King: A League of Legends Story.

Are there any launch exclusives?
All players who purchase Ruined King: A League of Legends Story within the first 30 days of its release will receive the Manamune Sword as an in-game weapon for Yasuo, whether they purchase the Standard, Deluxe, or Collector’s Edition.

Are Riot Forge games available on the Riot Games Client?
No, as of right now Riot Forge games are not available via the Riot Games Client, they will be available digitally in platform stores including: Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Playstation Network, Steam, Epic, GOG and eventually mobile stores.


Meet The Champions

Miss Fortune
Bilgewater captain famed for her looks but feared for her ruthlessness, Sarah Fortune paints a stark figure among the hardened criminals of the port city. As a child, she witnessed the reaver king Gangplank murder her family—an act she brutally avenged years later, blowing up his flagship while he was still aboard. Those who underestimate her will face a beguiling and unpredictable opponent… and, likely, a bullet or two in their guts.

Illaoi
Illaoi’s powerful physique is dwarfed only by her indomitable faith. As the prophet of the Great Kraken, she uses a huge, golden idol to rip her foes’ spirits from their bodies and shatter their perception of reality. All who challenge the “Truth Bearer of Nagakabouros” soon discover Illaoi never battles alone—the god of the Serpent Isles fights by her side.

Braum
Blessed with massive biceps and an even bigger heart, Braum is a beloved Iceborn hero of the Freljord. Every mead hall north of Frostheld toasts his legendary strength and tells tales of how he felled a forest of oaks in a single night, or punched an entire mountain into rubble. With his shield, an enchanted vault door forged in ages past, Braum roams the frozen north as a cheerful protector, helping the vulnerable as he works toward his dream of a peaceful Freljord.

Pyke
A renowned harpooner from the slaughter docks of Bilgewater, Pyke should have met his death in the belly of a gigantic jaull-fish… and yet, he returned. Now, stalking the dank alleys and backways of his former hometown, he uses his new supernatural gifts to bring a swift and gruesome end to those who make their fortune by exploiting others—and a city that prides itself on hunting monsters now finds a monster hunting them.

Ahri
Innately connected to the magic of the spirit realm, Ahri is a mysterious fox-like vastaya in search of her place in the world. Having become a somewhat reluctant and empathetic predator since entering mortal society, she prefers to manipulate her prey’s emotions before absorbing their life essence—receiving flashes of memory and insight from each soul she consumes.

Yasou
An Ionian of deep resolve, Yasuo is an agile swordsman who wields the air itself against his enemies. As a proud young man, he was falsely accused of murdering his master—unable to prove his innocence, he was forced to slay his own brother in self-defense. In time, his master’s true killer was revealed, and his brother mysteriously returned from death… but Yasuo still could not forgive himself for all he had done. Now, he wanders the world with only the wind to guide his blade.