Riot’s $250 Million ‘Arcane’ TV Series Was a Netflix Hit, Financial Miss

New Report Says $250 Million Arcane Was a 'Financial Miss,' Riot Co-Founder Insists It 'Crushed for Players and So It Crushed for Us'

The co-founder of Riot Games has responded to a report that claimed League of Legends animated series Arcane was a “financial miss.”Bloomberg reported that Arcane's two seasons cost an eye-watering $250 million to produce and market, and ultimately failed to generate enough gaming revenue for Riot despite winning a big audience on Netflix. The publication said Netflix paid $3 million per episode, with Riot owner Tencent handing over an additiona…

Riot’s $250 Million ‘Arcane’ TV Series Was a Netflix Hit, Financial Miss

‘Arcane’ drew a big audience, but didn’t bring in enough gaming revenue

Arcane Confirmed To Have Been A "Financial Failure" By Riot

If you ask people, some may say the Arcane is one of the best video game series ever produced. The animation, story and voice acting are among the best. The show even sits proudly on IMDb with a 9/10 rating. However, according to Riot, it was a massive financial failure. Also, read – New Fatal Fury Game Coming After More Than 25 Years How Arcane Lost More Than $100 Million According to Bloomberg, the production and marketing expenses for Arcane’…

Arcane may have been a Netflix hit, but Riot spent way more money on it than it got paid for it, or made from it - WorldNL Magazine

Whether or not you care about League of Legends, it’s hard to deny the impact Arcane - the animated series inspired by the game’s world and characters - has had on the streaming world.

Riot Games’ $250M Arcane Investment Faces Loss Despite Netflix Success

Riot Games’ animated series Arcane gained praise for its storytelling and visuals. However, reports indicate the show faced financial difficulties. The production budget reportedly reached $250 million for two seasons. Riot Games struggled to generate revenue from the series and did not see growth in League of Legends players. High Costs and Low Returns Riot Games expected Arcane to support League of Legends growth. The company hoped the show wo…