T1’s Worlds 2024 victory celebrations get a new in-game homage with six champion skins announced for release. The skins, revealed on the Public Beta Environment on August 26, will be accessible to all players with patch 25.18, which goes live on September 10.
The roster and skins
– Gnar as Choi “Zeus” Woo-je: Gnar will sport a look tied to the team’s toplaner, including Zeus’s glasses reference as part of the homage to the season’s champion.
– Vi as Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun: Oner’s signature jacket celebration is encoded in Vi’s recall, with the jacket bearing his name.
– Yone and Sylas as Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok: Faker’s dual skins continue the homage to the five-time World Champion, one for Yone and one for Sylas, each capturing a moment associated with his legendary play.
– Varus as Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong: Gumayusi’s skin features a two-part recall. First, Varus fires an arrow reminiscent of a Baron Nashor steal that helped swing crucial objectives. In a nod to a memorable post-match moment after the Paris quarterfinals, the recall ends with Varus grabbing a croissant and taking a bite, echoing the on-stage croissant moment that thrilled fans after Gumayusi’s standout performance against Gen.G.
– Pyke as Ryu “Keria” Min-seok: Keria is represented via Pyke, rounding out the six-skin set.
Context and notable details
– The croissant moment fans remember from Worlds quarterfinals—Gumayusi’s post-match interaction, with Laure Valée presenting a croissant on stage and Gumayusi’s “it’s good” reply—receives a dedicated recall reference in Varus.
– Gnar’s recall nods to the trophy lift after T1’s victory over Bilibili Gaming, with the Summoner’s Cup and Zeus’s glasses featured as part of the scene.
– Faker’s Yone recall captures his iconic shushing gesture, a signature pose associated with his longstanding prominence in the midlane.
– This marks the second year in a row that T1’s Worlds champion roster receives in-game skins, following the 2023 wave that celebrated Zeus on Jayce, Oner on Lee Sin (with jacket celebration), Faker on Orianna, and bot lane picks Jinx and Bard. Faker’s new skins bring his total to nine, underscoring his enduring influence in the game.
– Reports note that Faker has extended his contract with T1 through 2029, fueling fan optimism about the roster’s continued era-defining run.
What this means for fans and the game
– The six-skin bundle reinforces T1’s continued prominence in the LoL esports scene and provides fans with fresh collectible aesthetics tied to their World Championship journey.
– With the skins tied to real players and moments, the release enhances crossover appeal between live events and in-game cosmetics, offering memorable recall animations that celebrate both individual excellence and team achievements.
– The timing aligns with patch 25.18, giving players something new to explore alongside the season’s updates and balance changes.
Summary
T1’s Worlds 2024 victory is being commemorated in LoL with a six-skin set across Gnar, Vi, Yone, Sylas, Varus, and Pyke, each reflecting the players’ signature moments and team celebrations. The recalls reference high-stakes plays, iconic post-match celebrations, and Faker’s celebrated leadership, with the roster’s continued prominence underlined by Faker’s contract extension through 2029. The skins arrive with patch 25.18 on September 10, offering fans a new way to celebrate T1’s latest World Championship run.
Additional note
– This release highlights the ongoing synergy between real-world performance and in-game aesthetics, giving players tangible nods to those legendary moments. If you’re decorating your roster for the new season, these skins are a timely homage to one of the sport’s most storied teams.