The highly anticipated return of the Blue Essence Emporium in League of Legends
The highly anticipated return of the Blue Essence Emporium in League of Legends has not lived up to expectations. Its latest incarnation has disappointed users, with many lamenting the absence of previous staple items and a decrease in available rewards.
Blue Essence: A Brief History
In the past, Blue Essence, the currency accumulated by users once all the champions are unlocked, could be used to buy other items such as rune pages and name changes. The Emporium was created with the aim of rewarding players who had amassed significant amounts of this currency, and offered an assortment of valuable items for purchase. The store went on hiatus and was recently reopened with a Revamp, improved UI and new items.
Criticism Surrounding the Emporium's Relaunch
Contrarily, many players have reportedly been let down by the refurbished store. Some users have alleged that mystery icon and ward skin chests, as well as several limited-edition chromas, were missing from the new Emporium. Even accessing the store was an issue for some players upon its initial relaunch.
Another concern for players was that they could no longer acquire Mythic Essence, a prized currency that is either earned from hours of playing limited-time events or bought with paid currency. With the Emporium touted by Riot as a gesture of appreciation towards their most devoted players, this perceived lack of worthy items available for purchase has left many users feeling hard done by.
General Feedback and Moving Forward
Players' feedback following the Emporium's relaunch indicates a sense of disappointment rather than anger. Some have expressed sadness at the lack of ways they can utilize the currency they've accumulated over many years of playing the popular online game. A common sentiment shared amongst players is the store's failure to offer any new or enticing items that would justify spending their hard-earned Blue Essence on.
Moving forward, it is to be observed whether Riot decides to revise the current offerings of the Blue Essence Emporium based on the recent feedback. The company has said that the store will be operational twice a year from now on, which may give it opportunities to implement changes or improvements based on users' feedback.