Mercedes-Benz and LoL Esports are proud to announce that Faker (Lee Sang Hyuk) will be the first Hall of Legends inductee. A documentary video will be released on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 00:00 AM Japan time.
Faker Inducted into Hall of Legends Hall of Fame
Riot Games, Inc. will establish the Hall of Legends in January 2024. The first inductees will be chosen by a vote of local experts.
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Faker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame for the first time!
Faker, a member of the professional eSports team T1, has been a legendary player at the forefront of the League of Legends for over 12 years. He has won 10 League of Legends (LCK) championships, two Mid-Season Invitational titles, and four World Championship titles. He is also known as "The Unkillable Demon King" for his superior skill and domination of the game.
A documentary video will be released soon.
The documentary "Hall of Legends: Faker," celebrating Faker's induction into the Hall of Fame, will be released on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 00:00 a.m. Japan time. There will also be an in-game "League of Legends" event highlighting Faker's accomplishments, where players will be able to earn and purchase original customization items. Details of the event will be announced in the coming weeks.
Comment from John Needham, eSports Division Representative, eSports Division, Raiatto Games
Faker is a tremendous influence on the League of Legends and its eSports and is truly an icon of its history. His name is synonymous with the pinnacle of LoL Esports, and there was no one more deserving than him to be the first Hall of Legends inductee.
Britta Seeger, Executive Director, Marketing & Sales, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, comments.
As the official automotive brand partner for all League of Legends Esports global events, Mercedes-Benz is pleased to honor Faker as the first Hall of Famer with Hall of Legends as the eSports industry continues to accelerate. Faker is the first Hall of Famer to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. We are confident that this will be the next step in a partnership that will see Hall of Legends continue to build on its previous joint community-focused events with RYAT Games, as well as the creation of the Worlds Championship championship ring.