Arcane season 1's explosive ending. Based on the long-running online game League of Legends, Arcane delves into the origins of several popular characters from that game, including Vi.

The Vi of the game is a far cry from the Vi seen in the clip and teased in a previously released trailer for the season. It also gives a good clue to the direction of the season, especially when compared to the trailer and the established lore of League of Legends that the prequel series is presumably heading towards. Here are all the clues that can be gleaned from season 2 of Arcane ahead of its November release.

Arcane Season 2 Will Be Released In Three "Acts"

Netflix Is Releasing Arcane In The Same Way It Did Season 1

Arcane season 2 will debut in three "acts," replicating the release strategy of the previous season. Debuting on Netflix in 2021, Arcane brought the world of League of Legends to an entirely new audience. The critically raved series became one of Netflix's most acclaimed animated shows, tracking the evolution of two young sisters as they grew apart and ultimately opposed to one another. Their feud seems to be the driving plot of season 2, as their conflict spreads out and encomes the rest of the city.

If Arcane season 2 is the same length as the first season, then each act will include three episodes. Act 1 will release on November 9, while the subsequent two parts of the season will debut on November 16 and November 23 respectively. This means fans won't have to wait long between episode drops, while also allowing the show to generate some additional word-of-mouth between the acts. It's an exciting announcement, and one that hopefully does justice to the show's many lingering plot threads.

Vi Isn't Doing Well In Arcane Season 2

Arguably the closest thing to a central protagonist in Arcane, Vi's failure to stop Powder's transformation into Jinx at the end of Arcane season 1 has left her in a dark place by the events of season 2. The teaser released as part of Netflix Geeked Week focuses on Vi's apparent self-destruction in the Piltover boxing league. Although Vi's combat skills allow her to earn several apparent victories, the clip hints at the turmoil weighing on her and the impact her self-destructive attitude is having on her body.

Likely taking place early in the season, the sequence shows Vi earning several victories even while ingesting a dangerous amount of alcohol. She's also notably haunted by visions of Caitlin, suggesting the pair have fallen out by this point in the story. This could be a mere ission of guilt for the character or could suggest that the sexual tension teased between the pair in season 2 is more prevalent in the new batch of episodes. Regardless, the Vi seen in the clip from Arcane season 2 is in a far darker place than she was before.

Jinx Has Become A Dangerous Icon In Arcane Season 2

Jinx Has Become A Symbol, Whether She Likes It Or Not

Vi's sister Powder is gone by the end of Arcane season 1, with her Jinx persona fully taking over. It seems like Jinx will be the overarching antagonist of the season, at least in the main plot. Jinx's desire to "burn it all down" and the subsequent attacks across Piltover seen in the season 2 trailer indicates that she's going to amplify her assault on the city. These attacks could be further aggression from the young woman, but they have a deeper impact on the world at large.

Throughout the formal trailer for season 2 of Arcane, the aggressive response of the Piltover police force, as well as the apparent fury of Ambessa, seems to be escalating a conflict. Zaun in turn celebrates Jinx as a liberator and an unsung hero, setting up an interesting thematic arc for a character who so far has only been driven by personal emotion. Jinx's plans for Piltover will likely become increasingly dangerous as the season progresses, and potentially continue to push conflict.

Caitlin Is After Revenge (And Will Team Up With Vi)

Caitlin Is Gunning For Jinx In Season 2

One of the other outright heroes of Arcane, Caitlin formed a bond with Vi over the course of the first season that seems to have been severely tested. The fallout of the attack on Piltover's ruling council seems to have pushed Caitlin to fully embrace her position within the city's police force, including taking a more proactive leadership role. Caitlin seems to be leading the hunt for Jinx, openly declaring that she'd like to the renegade killed.

This suggests her mother, who was among the council and hasn't been seen yet in any of the released footage, likely didn't survive the attack. This fury could be the source of the drama between her and Vi, considering Vi's lingering live for her estranged sister. However, the previously released trailer for Arcane season 2 revealed that Vi will eventually take up the uniform as well and up alongside Caitlin to protect Piltover. This lines up with their eventual role as partners in League of Legends.

Ambessa & Sevika Are On The War Path

The War For Piltover & Zaun Escalates In Arcane Season 2

The fallout of Silco's death and the attack on the council also further the ambitions of two other notable ing characters from Arcane. For Ambessa, the attempt to hunt down Jinx and bring "order" to Zaun is likely personal. Ambessa's daughter Mel was also among the council when it was attacked by Jinx. Mel's potential death would likely be a strong motivator for Ambessa to throw herself and her forces into war against the population. It would also continue to push the aggressive stance of Ambessa's nation of Noxus, but tinted with personal loss.

By contrast, Silco's lieutenant Sevika seems to be rallying in the undercity to fight back against the Piltover forces for potentially more personal reasons. Sevika spent most of season 1 contending with Jinx's influence on Silco, a figure she was genuinely loyal to. However, with the crime-lord no longer in the picture, Sevika could be using the chaos of the conflict between Zaun and Piltover to push her own agenda and cement her spot as his replacement. She could also have a genuine desire to fight back against Piltover, which would further complicate her motives.

What Other Champions Are Confirmed For Arcane Season 2

The Show's Other Main Characters, Explained

The trailer for Arcane season 2 also includes shots of other major characters from League of Legends that played a part in the first season. Their appearances in the trailer confirm that Singed, Ekko, and Heimerdinger will factor into the plot of season 2. The latter two were teased to form a partnership at the end of the previous season, and Ekko can be seen in clips working alongside Vi. This sets up Ekko to continue fighting against the chaotic presence of Jinx in Zaun.

However, there are still some big mysteries left to resolve in season 2, including the apparent introduction of Warwick. The monstrous wolf is a classic champion from League of Legends, and while season 2 hasn't show any clear shots of him there are several moments of action that tease his presence. This could be Arcane's chance to either confirm or deny the theory that Warwick is a reborn Vander. The trailer also lacks any clear sight of Jayce and Viktor, who are both important champions in League of Legends and whose storyline took a dark turn in season 1.

The Arcane Is Coming (And What That Means For Arcane's Future)

Arcane Could Be Setting Up More League Of Legends Shows

Perhaps the most enticing tease from Arcane season 2's released footage is the hint that "the Arcane" is waking up. In League of Legends, the term "arcane" has been used in reference to abilities from powerful magic s like Ryze, Kog'Maw, and Xerath. Coupled with the mystical imagery seen throughout the trailer, it appears that the more supernatural aspects of the League of Legends world will become prevalent in season 2, with the evolution of technology powered by magic known as Hextech driving major parts of the plot.

This could in turn open the door for further expansion beyond Piltover and Zaun, and help explain why Arcane is coming to an end with season 2. The expansion of mystical elements could open up the franchise to other focal points around the League of Legends universe, setting up new settings like the Freljord, the Shadow Isles, Shurima, Ionia, Demacia, or even the Void that could become the focus of sequel shows. The Arcane awakening in Arcane season 2 could help further expand the animated adaptation and set the stage for new adventures and shows set in the same universe.