Wild Rift patch 2.1 preview introduces six new champions, exciting skins, Luner Beast event, and replay mode

League of Legends: Wild Rift patch 2.1 will see lots of exciting additions to the MOBA, featuring new champions, skins, and the Lunar Beast event.

Wild Rift players will also be experiencing the new spectator and replay mode in League of Legends' mobile counterpart.

Riot didn't reveal the upcoming patch's in-depth changes but just a sneak-peek into 2.1.

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— League of Legends: Wild Rift (@wildrift) January 31, 2021

Wild Rift's communications lead Ben Forbes announced that all the in-game additions and tweaks will last from February to the end of March. Patch 2.1 will also have three sub-patches (2.1a, 2.1b, and 2.1c) for balance adjustments and bug-fixes.

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Wild Rift patch 2.1 preview

Replay and spectator mode (February 2021)

Replays and Spectator Mode in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

Wild Rift players will be able to watch their recent matches and spectate their friends and custom games after patch 2.1's release in February.

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Lunar Beast Event (February 2021)

Lunar Beast Event - first look (Image via Riot Games - Wild Rift)

The Lunar Beast Event will be held in February as a celebration of the lunar new year. As stated by Riot, the event will "Empower the relics of revels past to tame the Beast and save the day."

Screengrab via Wild Rift Trailer

The squad will be joined by Lunar Beast Miss Fortune in a new skin unique to Wild Rift.

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New Champions (February, March 2021)

At the start of the new season, Riot developers stated that they wouldn't go through the hassle of pushing random champions into the game all at once. Rather, they will focus on introducing champions who can expand more on the Wild Rift gameplay and the thematics that the game is currently missing.

Wild Rift's design director previously assured that fantasies and play styles of the champions will be kept intact. There might be slight changes in abilities in case they don't work on twin-stick controls.

With minor tweaks and improvisations, Riot will be adding six new champions by the course of one month.

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#1 - Xayah

Xayah in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

#2 - Rakan

Rakan in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

#3 - Katarina

Katarina in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

#4 - Leona

Leona in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

#5 - Diana

Diana in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

#6 - Pantheon

Pantheon in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

As described by Ben Forbes:

Xayah, the Rebel, and Rakan, the Charmer, will be dancing into the duo lane later in February.

Katarina, the Sinister Blade, will arrive in March, bringing a new option for high-APM assassin players.

Leona, the Radiant Dawn, Diana, Scorn of the Moon, and Pantheon, the Unbreakable Spear, will descend upon Wild Rift in mid-March.

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New Skins (February and March 2021)

Time to call the experts with Omega skins in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

Through the 2.1 preview, Ben Forbes announced that the Wild Rift players will get to see their favorite champions in new attires by the end of March.

Project Skins are arriving in Wild Rift (Image via Riot Games)

Several "Project" and "Omega" skins will be added to the game, which might include minor tweaks in animations compared to the League of Legends PC version.

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Path of Ascension Event

Path of Ascension Event - first look (Image via Riot Games - Wild Rift)

Ben Forbes also provided a sneak-peek for the Wild Rift fans featuring the Path of Ascension Event. The event will be held at the end of March.

Forbes further stated that this patch review of 2.1 does not cover all changes and features, as further updates on the same will be revealed soon. He also mentioned that patch 2.2 of Wild Rift might arrive in April.