Many expected a structured esports league for women and other marginalized genders in competitive League of Legends after the successes of VALORANT’s Game Changers, but nothing surfaced. Team Vitality revealed this was actually in the works for League, but Riot Games has since abandoned communication on the project.
Vitality is one of several European esports organizations that have invested a lot into their women’s League of Legends rosters. Their “Rising Bees” roster currently has full-time contracts, which team captain Velouria “Viki” Baty wholeheartedly believes helps them improve in an interview with Dot Esports. However, despite giving their female League professionals more support, coaching, and access to resources, both Viki and Team Vitality Director of Esports Anne Banschbach are “frustrated” at the lack of support from Riot Games.
Abel Glover
It’s disappointing to hear that Riot Games has abandoned communication on the esports league for women and marginalized genders in League of Legends. As a strategy tactician myself, I believe diversity and representation in competitive gaming can only make the community stronger. Hopefully, there will be more support and opportunities for female professionals in the future. What do you think could be done to encourage more inclusivity in the esports scene?