League of Legends Launches Season 3 – Trials of Twilight Act 1

A New Era Begins – The Final Act of This Year’s Journey

Bangkok – August 27, 2025 – League of Legends officially launches its much-anticipated new season: Season 3 – Trials of Twilight Act 1. This marks the final chapter in a year-long narrative arc that began with Season 1: Welcome to Noxus and continued through Season 2: Spirit Blossom Beyond.

Gameplay Upgrades and New Mode Arrive Today

Starting now, a variety of gameplay enhancements and system updates are live. Among the highlights:

• A major visual refresh for the iconic champion Xin Zhao.
  
• The long-missed PvE classic Doom Bots makes its return—revamped with new difficulty levels, curses, and mischievous bots that bring more chaos than ever before.
  

A Cinematic Beckons: “Beginning of the End”

To set the tone, Riot Games has unveiled a new cinematic titled “Beginning of the End,” offering haunting, dreamlike visuals that evoke a sense of darkness, mystery, and foreboding. Twisted imagery and an unsettling soundtrack hint at what lies ahead in this season’s story. Season 3 officially arrives on August 27, 2025.

What to Expect Throughout the Season

The new cinematic indicates that this season will lean heavily on narrative immersion—blending lore with gameplay. Players should anticipate thematic challenges, collectible “twilight”-inspired cosmetics, and quests that echo the cinematic’s unsettling vibe.

Additionally, details from the latest battle pass—named Twilight Trial—reveal a wealth of rewards, both free and paid:

• Free rewards: champions, Blue Essence, chests, emotes, icons, and champion capsules.
  
• Paid rewards: exclusive Arcane skins for Lulu and Jhin (including icons and frames), themed emotes, and the final headline reward, Fallen Visions Jarvan IV.
  

Final Thought
Season 3: Trials of Twilight Act 1 delivers a powerful fusion of lore, artistry, and gameplay innovation. Through revamped game modes, cinematic storytelling, and immersive cosmetic rewards, Riot invites players to explore a darker, more atmospheric chapter of the Rift. As the twilight descends, the true test begins—where strategy meets story, and every detail takes on deeper meaning.