Will Challenge L be on console? All Challenge L platforms defined

When Riot introduced that it was engaged on a combating recreation set on the planet of League of Legends, the gaming group may barely comprise its pleasure. The FGC has typically been missed with an unsupportive aggressive scene, however having Riot behind tournaments appeared like simply the factor the FGC wanted to be taken critically, like League of Legends, CS:GO, and Dota.

However then Riot largely went silent after an preliminary announcement trailer. Codenamed Challenge L, the 2D fighter seemed promising, however followers nonetheless had many questions. Then, as Evo 2022 approached, the FGC felt that extra information could be revealed. It was an ideal time, with all eyes on the most important combating recreation occasion of the whole yr.

However we heard nothing. So we’ve achieved our greatest to collect as a lot data as potential.

What platforms will Challenge L be on?

Riot has but to state what platforms Challenge L will likely be on.

This has been one of many greatest questions the FGC has about Challenge L. Most combating video games are performed on consoles at tournaments, normally PlayStation (and the Nintendo Swap for Tremendous Smash Bros. Final).

It’s straightforward to know why the FGC is worried that Challenge L could also be on PC solely. Riot’s different video games, League of Legends and VALORANT, are solely on PC. The gaming group is now questioning if that would be the case for Challenge L regardless of combating video games normally performing effectively on consoles. Because of familiarity with controllers and arcade sticks and the complexities of establishing PCs, virtually all aggressive combating video games are on consoles, together with Road Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.

Up to now, Riot hasn’t stated a lot about what platforms Challenge L will likely be launched for. It’s virtually assured, nevertheless, that will probably be out there on PC. Now it’s a query of which different consoles Challenge L will likely be on upon launch.

What controllers will likely be appropriate with Challenge L?

Riot hasn’t mentioned controller compatibility but both, sadly. Nonetheless, it appears probably that avid gamers will have the ability to use their typical console controller or arcade persist with the PC model. There could also be some particular compatibility necessities, however these stay unknown.

Up to now, Challenge L nonetheless doesn’t have a launch date. In the course of the Arcane occasion on the finish of 2021, builders admitted that the sport was not near being completed. This implies it most actually received’t be popping out in 2022. It’s unclear when the FGC will get extra updates on Challenge L, however that hasn’t stopped the hype from constructing for now.