Riot sells League of Legends skins to raise money for COVID-19 relief

< p id = "wZRtqH "> Some of the most popular characters in League of Legends are getting a medical makeover. Today, developer Riot unveiled a new initiative including a line of cosmetics for the strategy game, the sales of which will be donated to charities linked to the pandemic. The range includes skins for tthree characters - Akali, Shen and Kennen - as well as various icons, emotes and other cosmetic improvements. Each item will be sold individually, but there is also a set available with an exclusive icon.

Riot says the items will be available until July 23 and that 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the developer's charity, the Riot Games Social Impact Fund. "Your donations will directly support pandemic relief by giving doctors, nurses and other frontline workers the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable," said Riot in a statement. "The money raised will also provide essential financial assistance to families and people who have been negatively affected by the virus. "

The developer had previously organized an organization 48 hour charity for League of Legender. to help COVID-19, and says it has donated $ 4.5 million to the cause to date.