Riot Games is launching a promotional event for League of Legends that ties in-game rewards to a major streaming tournament. The developer announced that viewers can earn cosmetic items and character access by watching content creator Jynxzi compete in a 40-player bracket. The initiative aims to drive engagement for the upcoming tournament by offering tangible in-game benefits to the audience.
Watch the Jynxzi tournament to unlock free cosmetic rewards in League of Legends
The core of the promotion involves Twitch Drops, which allow viewers to unlock rewards by meeting specific watch-time thresholds. Individuals who watch the tournament for 30 minutes will receive the Look Inward emote. Those who commit to watching for two hours will unlock the Inkshadow Master Yi skin and a champion shard. The standard price for this Legendary skin is 1820 RP, which equates to approximately 16 USD.
The supporting tournament features 40 content creators, including notable figures like MrBeast, Ludwig, and Doublelift. This large-scale event is scheduled to begin on May 11. The broadcast will start at 10 PM CET, which corresponds to 5 PM EST and 1 PM PT. The event serves as a central gathering point for the community ahead of the official release of the new content.
Riot Games has utilized social media channels to confirm the details of the drop mechanics. The League of Legends official account stated that viewers can obtain the skin and champion shard by watching for two hours. The company emphasized that the Inkshadow Master Yi skin is a high-value item that is typically reserved for premium purchase, making this a significant promotional offer for active viewers.
Source: Insider Gaming
