The New Wave
To truly build a lasting connection with its Indian community, Riot Games needed to go the extra mile in building a memorable launch experience for the community. Thus the launch of Harbor was headlined by the first ever Riot Community Event in India - The New Wave.
the work
client
VALORANT
medium
Offline / Social Media / Digital
duration
3 months
services
Event Management / Creative Strategy / Content Distribution
Objective
When it comes to titles in the category, content creators are the critical gatekeepers. Investments in these gatekeepers tends to have a higher LTV due to the recurring benefits their content creation has on offer to the brand.
Solution
An exclusive invite-only secret event for India’s top esports athletes, content creators and partners. The launch of the newest agent Harbor provided the necessary catalyst to create a gaming and entertainment experience like never before in the market. The launch event was packed with immersive experiences, including a replica of Harbor's scrambler, exclusive early access to Harbor gameplay, all leading to the live debut of Harbor’s title track RAJA, performed by ARB4, Mangal Suvarnan, and Tienas.
Results
The New Wave event became the talk of the town both in India and globally, owing to its grand scale and community outreach, especially for a first contact initiative. The brand has seen a sizable uptick in the quality and quantity of content created on the game post the execution of the community event.
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