Riot Launches Dark Gambit: A Powerful Cinematic for the 2025 Season

A new trailer has dropped on Riot Games’ official YouTube channel, marking the beginning of League of Legends' 2025 season titled Dark Gambit.

We were treated to a full-fledged, atmospheric cinematic where more details of LeBlanc and Viktor’s cunning scheme are unveiled. Naturally, the video also continues the story of Atakhan, Bringer of Ruin — the mysterious character first introduced at the end of the card mini-game Demon’s Hand.

Judging by the trailer, the upcoming narrative arc will center around Ionia. We're eagerly waiting to discover what secrets it holds and what role it will play in the unfolding events.

The NOXUS season continues to impress both visually and narratively — each new video feels like a standalone short film, with top-tier animation quality and storytelling.