Summary
- Caitlyn's iconic top hat was absent in Arcane season 1, but there is potential for it to be included in season 2, as hinted in the show.
- The show's cliffhanger ending opens up opportunities for changes and the introduction of new League of Legends characters in Arcane season 2.
- While Caitlyn's top hat is missing in season 1, subtle references and Easter eggs suggest that it holds significance to her character and may play a bigger role in her story in future seasons.
While Arcane gave Caitlyn plenty of screen time and included her heavily in the story, the show never featured her most iconic look, but it has been teased for season 2. One of Netflix's most popular shows, Arcane, is returning for season 2 in November 2024, and an iconic character look could come with it. While Jinx gets her more memorable look in the show after transitioning from Powder into the more formidable Jinx, Caitlyn is still without one iconic item. The series mainly focused on character development and story, yet for fans of League of Legends, the characters' familiar appearances are something worth getting excited about.
Although Caitlyn may not have gotten her signature outfit in the show's first installment, there is still potential in season 2. There will likely be a lot of changes next season, especially after League of Legends characters for Arcane season 2. However, it could change up characters' appearances, and given the season 1 tease, Caitlyn may finally rock her signature look in the next season.
Caitlyn Doesn't Wear Her Iconic Top Hat In Arcane Season 1
One of the most recognizable parts of Caitlyn's League of Legends outfit is her top hat, which isn't present in Arcane season 1. While the top hat doesn't feature on every skin she has in the game, it is part of her original look. There isn't an exact reason for her not having this signature part of her costume, but it is likely an intentional choice as the rest of her outfit is close to her original costume. She is not the only Arcane character to undergo some changes in the show, as Vi is also missing a crucial part of her outfit which receives some extra lore throughout the series.
Vi's League of Legends look includes a set of goggles which she doesn't have in Arcane. However, these goggles are similar to the ones that her friend Clagger wears in the show, indicating a connection. Given how detailed the show is with its design choices and animation style, it seems intentional that Caitlyn is missing her top hat in season 1. Arcane does a stellar job of keeping the characters faithful to the game while putting its own spin on things. Giving Caitlyn a slightly unique look in comparison to her League of Legends outfit makes sense to help her stand out, although Arcane doesn't completely neglect the importance of her top hat.
Katie Leung voices Caitlyn Kiramman in Arcane.
The Netflix Show Offers Glimpses Of Caitlyn's Top Hat
Caitlyn may not wear her iconic top hat in Arcane, but its presence is still there in the series. In episode 2, a scene with Caitlyn and her parents may show off the origins of the hat, much like Vi's goggles. A family portrait shows her father holding the hat before the scene cuts to Caitlyn holding it. This suggests that the hat is probably her father's or could even be somewhat of a family heirloom that has been ed down through generations. Its inclusion suggests that Netflix's Arcane didn't simply forget about the item, and instead want it to be a bigger part of Caitlyn's character.
Even if it was just a subtle Easter egg, the reference still creates speculation despite the scene not being too significant to the plot. Although the show may prioritize Caitlyn and Vi's romance in Arcane season 2, Caitlyn will still be a big character who can get her own arc, allowing for the top hat tease to have some weight. Arcane season 1 did give Caitlyn her own story to a degree, but it was heavily blended with Vi's. The finale could give extra motivation for Caitlyn to branch off into her own story while still forming a relationship in the process.
How Arcane Season 2 Can Make Caitlyn's League Of Legends Look Happen
Arcane season can introduce Caitlyn's hat and make her iconic League of Legends look happen. The season 1 finale means that the explosion that hit Piltover likely caused many casualties. One of those casualties may very well be Caitlyn's mother. This could cause Caitlyn to go down a new character arc, one that potentially sees her increase her responsibilities with the top hat becoming a signal of this. Likewise, other significant events in Arcane season 2 may alter her behavior. The top hat can act as a symbol of Caitlyn changing and becoming more like her League of Legends character, regardless of the exact event that causes it.
