Fans slam Riot’s AI use in an anniversary video
Riot Games is facing criticism after fans claimed the company used AI to make a celebratory video for Wild Rift's 3rd year in China. The video was first posted on Weibo and later shared on Reddit, but it was removed after getting heavy backlash from viewers inside and outside of China.
Viewers noticed strange mistakes in the animation. Characters like Jinx, Yasuo, and Seraphine looked off. Yasuo had a different hairstyle, Aurora’s hair changed length, and Jinx was seen holding the wrong weapon. Seraphine, who normally attacks from a distance, was shown kicking enemies up close.
Fans believed the video, and even the song, were made using AI. Some called the animation weird and said Riot should not rely on AI, especially with their budget and history of strong visuals. They were upset that the company, known for hiring skilled artists, may have replaced human work with AI.
This isn’t the first time Riot has faced similar claims. In the past, another video was also believed to be AI-made. Riot has not released an official response.
