Lee Sin and Teemo’s impending ASU, two famous League champions, are getting closer to the game.
ASU, or Art and Sustainability Update, is a new form of champion rework in which the champion’s overall appearance, story, and voice-over are improved but their gameplay remains unchanged. And now, Riot Games has revealed when the two famous champions Lee Sin and Teemo will receive their long-awaited art and sustainability upgrades (ASU).
Executive producer Jeremy “Brightmoon” Lee and studio head Andrei “Meddler” van Roon disclosed estimated release dates for the two champs in a recent developer post, stating the team is aiming for a 2024 release for both. Lee Sin will be the first on the schedule, with an ASU release date in the first part of the year, followed by Teemo in the second half.
It may seem like a long wait for fans, but there are many details that must be mastered if Riot is to perform these improvements correctly. The devs plan to make Lee Sin’s power more visible in his design and abilities, improving gameplay clarity while modernising his animations.
Finally, the devs will have to polish up Lee Sin so that he retains the same feel as the previous champion while discovering that charm.
Teemo will receive a similar makeover, including improved spell animations, a new narration, extensive narrative, and some new recalls, in addition to additional face expressions on Summoner’s Rift.
His playstyle hasn’t altered much because he still rules locations with his Noxious Trap mushrooms while hiding in bushes with his invisibility. His animations and general appearance are also somewhat dated, and he would benefit from a fresh ASU.
His fundamental design and phrases have stayed unchanged since his introduction, and he is in serious need of a makeover with potential interactions with new champions.
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