The latest addition to League of Legends’ Battle Academia skin line has ignited frustration among the community, particularly regarding Qiyana’s Prestige Edition. Riot Games’ recent design choices have come under fire, with many players expressing disappointment in what they perceive as a decline in quality for Prestige-tier skins.
Riot Games Expands the Battle Academia Lineup
Riot recently unveiled a new wave of Battle Academia skins, introducing fresh cosmetics for Rakan, Xayah, Kayn, and Qiyana. As part of this update, Qiyana is receiving a Prestige Edition skin—a designation typically reserved for high-tier cosmetics with premium designs. However, this release has not been met with the enthusiasm Riot may have hoped for.
Community Backlash: Lack of Quality in Qiyana’s Prestige Skin
Players quickly took to forums and social media to criticize the new skin, arguing that it fails to distinguish itself from Qiyana’s standard Battle Academia variant.
A post on Reddit sparked heated debate, with one user stating, “This new approach just isn’t working anymore.” Many echoed this sentiment, accusing Riot of simply adding the word “Prestige” to skins without making meaningful improvements.
Key Complaints from the Community:
- Minimal Design Upgrades: Many feel the Prestige skin is nearly identical to the base version, offering little justification for its premium status.
- Declining Prestige Quality: Players argue that Prestige skins have steadily worsened since Dark Star Diana.
- Monetization Concerns: Some believe Riot is charging more for skins without delivering significant enhancements.
Riot’s Ongoing Skin Controversies
This isn’t the first time Riot has faced backlash over cosmetic content. Recently, the developer was forced to pull an Alistar skin from the PBE (Public Beta Environment) due to negative reception. With mounting criticism over their recent decisions, fans are wondering whether Riot will reconsider the design of Qiyana’s Prestige skin before its official release.
Will Riot Address the Feedback?
The reaction to Qiyana’s new skin raises broader concerns about Riot’s approach to Prestige content. As complaints grow louder, the developer may need to rethink how they design and market these exclusive skins to maintain player trust. Whether any last-minute changes will be made remains to be seen.