The second season of Arcane gave us hours of breathtaking storytelling and unbridled chaos, as each episode continued to escalate until the series reached a heartbreaking conclusion. Riot Games and Fortiche have deliberately kept the fates of most of the champions vague, but have also left enough clues to allow us to piece things together.

Arcane’s Biggest Mystery: Did Jinx Survive the Explosion? The biggest twist and most controversial moment was Jinx’s daring sacrifice to save Vi at the very end of the season, killing off one of the most beloved characters in the franchise.

First, a few eagle-eyed viewers noticed a small line of purple spores a split second before the explosion. This line seems like Jinx’s usual trail of gloss when she bursts onto the show.

Then we get another big hint when we see Caitlyn examining the plans of a building and she notices the air ducts on the side. With a rye smile, while holding part of Jinx’s grenade, Caitlyn seemingly believes that Jinx escaped through these vents and is probably still alive. And it would make sense why Jinx stays quiet because she wants Vi to enjoy life without worrying about her.

The closing shots also suggest that Jinx is still alive. You probably noticed the classic Jinx-style text highlighting “the end” in the last frame, but did you notice the reference to the Piltovan ship? It’s a very similar shot to the exact same ship from the very first episode of Arcane, where a young Powder says, “One day I’m going to drive one of those things.”

The fate of Jayce and Viktor is much less clear. After sacrificing themselves to stop the anomaly and save both Piltover and Zaun, the two scientists disappear into thin air. Although they are apparently dead, we do not see their bodies, which has clearly led to speculation.

Despite LoL being out for 15 years, very little is known about the Yordle species. However, part of their mysterious lore is that Yordles is immortal. Instead of dying, they just end up back in their home, Bandle City. Again, we know almost nothing about this region, other than the fact that there are numerous portals that allow Yordles to travel throughout Runeterra.

Finally we have a champion who is sincere. Ambessa Medarda was killed by Le Blanc in the series finale, despite Mel’s best efforts.

But for those who really like Ambessa, you’re in luck. There’s a lot more of her story to come, as she’s getting a special novel next year called Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf.

However, Riot has also confirmed that they are already working on several new series and are spending a year developing the next one.

And while Arcane may be over, Riot has clearly left the door open to continue its characters’ stories. Singed and Mel both go to Noxus. Orianna has just been introduced. Vi and Caitlyn will still battle to protect Piltover and Zaun. Jinx can show up and cause chaos elsewhere.

Riot Games has already confirmed that their upcoming series will focus on three new regions. Speaking to content creator Necrit, Arcane showrunner Christian Linke revealed that Noxus, Ionia and Demacia will also play prominent roles in upcoming content.

Noxus will already be familiar to Arcane fans. It is a terrifying and ruthless empire ruled by warlords and warriors hungry for power and expansion. As Ambessa said, Noxian’s core belief is that most problems can be solved on the battlefield.

With three new regions to focus on, there are a lot of possible characters that could appear.

One that is heavily hinted at, but also unconfirmed, is Swain. He is a general who takes over Noxus using magical powers he received from a demon, Raum.

A warrior leading one of Swain’s main divisions is Darius, one of the most feared warriors in the region. And when he does appear, his cocky gladiator brother Draven will surely follow.

Arcane already contained references to Riven, a champion crucial to the clash between Ionia and Noxus. The green glowing runes that Ambessa uses to fight are very similar to the blade fragments of Riven found in the Legends of Runeterra card game.

It’s hard not to feel empty after completing such a brilliant series, but Riot’s continued expansion of its world means there are plenty of other ways to enjoy Runeterra while you wait for the next series.

Finally, if you’d rather watch than play, LoL’s competitive gaming (esports) scene might be perfect for you. Whether you’re already a sports fan or not, being part of a crowd, whether virtual or in-person, can be incredibly exciting.