The animated series ‘Arcane’, set in the League of Legends universe, was first released on Netflix in November 2021. The show unfolds through a unique art style between 2D and 3D, and received critical acclaim for its storyline, character development, and emotional depth, gaining wide-spread popularity.
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After Arcane Season 2 aired its finale on 23rd November, 2024, Riot and Fortiche released a new League of Legend trailer called "Welcome to Noxus" on January 9th. In this 5-minute 5 minute cinematic, we get to see Mel return to Noxus and intensive fight scenes between Darius and Trundle, Elise and Katarina.
Welcome to Noxus: Katarina fighting with Elise
Welcome to Noxus: Darius and Trundle's intensive fighting scenes
If you're looking to transform yourself into one of the Arcane characters, read on and we will show you how!
How to Use the Arcane Filter using YouCam Perfect
Curious to see how you’d look in the world of Arcane? Follow these simple steps using YouCam Perfect, an app with an Arcane filter.
- Download YouCam Perfect and open the app.
- Tap on the "Artistic Avatar" feature.
- Browse through the avatar styles and select the Arcana style.
- Upload a selfie to generate your Arcane-inspired look!
You’ll see yourself transformed into an Arcane character, like Jinx or Vi! If you’re not satisfied with the generated image, simply tap on the Arcana icon to regenerate and try again.
Enjoy transforming into a character straight out of the series!
Another Fun Feature that Turns You into Arcane Characters
The Arcane Filters on TikTok are already pretty impressive. If you want to level up by having the exact outfit, hair, weapons that Arcane characters have. Then here's another fun feature for you -- Face Swap!
By using this Face Swap feature in YouCam Perfect, you get to swap your face with the Arcane characters you like the most! And here's how it works:
First up, download YouCam Perfect through App Store or Google Play. And then tap on the "Face Swap" feature on the homepage.
You can easily find all the Arcane characters by searching for their names in the built-in Gallery. After that, choose a selfie of yourself and then hit "Continue". That's it!
☝ Check out the before and after result of face swapping
☝ Try face swapping with other Arcane characters
How to Apply the Arcane Filter on TikTok?
After the release of the Arcane Season 2 on Netflix, TikTok has been flooded with all kinds of Arcane filters! Users are transforming themselves into Arcane characters, with the filter adding the show's signature art style—blending 3D models with 2D, paint-like textures—to their photos and videos.
You can play with Arcane Attractiveness Ranking Filter, or AI Arcane Filters that show you how you'd look like in a world of Arcane.
Here's how you can turn yourself into Jinx or Vi:
- Search for the terms "arcane filter" on TikTok search bar
- Click into one of the shorts, then you should be able to see a "Effect . Arcane" at the down left corner
- Tap on "Use this effect" in the Arcane filter page
- And that's it!
Final Thoughts
As an Arcane fan, I'm super excited for the new spin-off set in Noxus, and just can't wait to watch the full season. We will expect to see more about Noxus, Runeterra, and most importantly the Black Rose that appears in the ending of Arcane Season 2.
While savoring the cinematic video, why not have some fun with the Arcane filter or try out the AI Avatar and face-swapping feature? Whether it’s to join the trend or celebrate our favorite characters, it’s a perfect way to keep the magic alive!
FAQs about Welcome to Noxus
What is "Welcome to Noxus"?
This is a 5-minute cinematic video for League of Legends, created by Fortiche, set after the ending of Arcane Season 2.
The video takes us to Noxus, where Mel returns to her homeland. Iconic LoL champions make appearances, including Darius and Trundle battling it out in an intense fistfight, and Katarina assassinating Elise.
This Noxus-themed trailer hints at a potential new Arcane TV series, but the release date is still uncertain. Definitely a good news for Arcane fans who want to see more about the mysterious Black Rose community appearing in Arcane 2.