Riot Games Expanding Horizons with Project T, here's everything we know so far

Introduction

Over the past decade, Riot Games has aimed to expand beyond its flagship title, League of Legends, by exploring various game genres. Their portfolio now includes the FPS title VALORANT, card game Legends of Runeterra, autobattler Teamfight Tactics, and the upcoming fighting game 2XKO. Recently, rumors have surfaced about another ambitious project: Project T, an MMOFPS potentially set in the VALORANT universe and drawing inspiration from Bungie's Destiny 2.

Project T: An Overview

Project T, although not officially announced by Riot Games, has been the subject of several leaks and job postings. This upcoming game is reportedly an MMOFPS, hinting at a large-scale, multiplayer experience with RPG-like elements.

Initial Leaks and Job Postings

The first leaks about Project T emerged in early 2023 from a Discord user, NanoPIX#7517, who noticed mentions of the project in various job postings. These postings, which have since been removed, sought developers for an “unpublished R&D product,” highlighting the need for experience with AAA PvP FPS games. The roles emphasized combat design, character and world-building, and competitive multiplayer, suggesting a game with a significant emphasis on PvP and possibly mobile gaming elements.

Development and Speculation

A report from May 2023 by “Riot MMO” detailed these initial leaks, drawing comparisons between Project T and games like Destiny 2 and Planetside 2. The report suggested that Project T would feature a seasonal model and strong multiplayer PvP components.

Despite these leaks, information about Project T has been scarce. Concerns arose about the game's development following Riot's significant layoffs and a reported "reset" in the direction of their Runeterra MMORPG. However, Riot co-founder Marc Merrill assured fans in March that their MMO team would be "going dark," likely to focus on development without external distractions.

Current Status and Future Prospects

As of July 29, 2024, a datamining team named 404 LEAK confirmed that Project T remains in development, although specific details remain elusive. Given the scale of MMO projects and the lengthy development times associated with such games, it is expected that Project T might take several years before it officially releases.

Conclusion

Riot Games continues to push the boundaries of their game development capabilities, with Project T potentially becoming a significant addition to their expanding universe. While fans await more concrete information and an official announcement, the prospect of an MMOFPS from Riot Games has already generated considerable excitement within the gaming community.