League of Legends: Riot Games reveals 'Worlds Unlocked' merch bundles ahead of Worlds 2023

The bundles include physical, in-game, and digital items meant to 'immortalize' the League of Legends World Championship.

Anna Bernardo
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Riot unveils the 2023 Worlds Unlocked limited edition bundle. (Photo: Riot Games)
Riot unveils the 2023 Worlds Unlocked limited edition bundle. (Photo: Riot Games)

This year’s League of Legends (LoL) World Championship, also known as Worlds, is just around the corner, and Riot has revealed its newest product, Worlds Unlocked.

Worlds Unlocked is a special, limited edition collection that consists of physical, in-game, and digital items meant to “immortalize” Worlds, one of the biggest esports events in the world.

Who wouldn't want a cuddly version of Tibbers in a Worlds cap and jacket? Unfortunately, you can't cast him against your enemies. (Photo: Riot Games)
Who wouldn't want a cuddly version of Tibbers in a Worlds cap and jacket? Unfortunately, you can't cast him against your enemies. (Photo: Riot Games)

There are two editions available, the World's Unlocked Collector's Edition and the Worlds Unlocked Digital Edition. Here's what each one contains:

Worlds Unlocked Collector’s Edition

The Worlds Unlocked Collector's Edition include exclusive physical and digital items that fans and players alike would surely love. (Photo: Riot Games)
The Worlds Unlocked Collector's Edition include exclusive physical and digital items that fans and players alike would surely love. (Photo: Riot Games)

A specially designed box filled with physical and digital collectibles (valued at US$125):

  • Worlds 2023 Teemo figurine in black – EXCLUSIVE

  • Worlds 2023 Tibbers plush

  • Worlds 2023 cap

  • Worlds 2023 pin

  • 2023 Worlds Event Pass

  • Base Renekton champ

  • 2023 Worlds Renekton skin

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked Renekton chroma

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked Runeterra Gothic icon

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked HOORAY! emote

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked “Kiss the Ring” Mercedes-Benz emote

  • Classic unvaulted past Worlds skin capsule

Worlds Unlocked Digital Edition:

Aside from skins, emotes, chromas and more, the Digital edition of Worlds Unlocked has a classic unvaulted Worlds skin capsule, which includes one Worlds skin from previous World champions. (Photo: Riot Games)
Aside from skins, emotes, chromas and more, the Digital edition of Worlds Unlocked has a classic unvaulted Worlds skin capsule, which includes one Worlds skin from previous World champions. (Photo: Riot Games)

Described as a Digital collection of in-game items for hardcore LoL fans (valued at US$65):

  • 2023 Worlds Event Pass

  • Base Renekton champ

  • 2023 Worlds Renekton skin

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked Renekton chroma

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked Runeterra Gothic icon

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked HOORAY! emote

  • Exclusive Worlds Unlocked “Kiss the Ring” Mercedes-Benz emote

  • Classic unvaulted past Worlds skin capsule

Worlds 2023 will feature 22 teams that will be competing in three stages: Play-ins, Swiss Stage, and the Knockout Stage.

When is Worlds 2023 and where will it be held?

The tournament will be held in South Korea, with the Play-ins kicking off on 10 October and concluding with the Finals on 19 November:

Play-In Stage:

LoL Park, Seoul, South Korea

The Play-ins will happen on 10-15 October, and will feature eight teams from the VCS, PCS, LLA, CBLOL, LJL, and the winner of the Worlds Qualifying Series between the LCS and the LEC 4th seeds. (Photo: Riot Games)
The Play-ins will happen on 10-15 October, and will feature eight teams from the VCS, PCS, LLA, CBLOL, LJL, and the winner of the Worlds Qualifying Series between the LCS and the LEC 4th seeds. (Photo: Riot Games)

  • 10-14 October (3:00 PM Singapore Time)

  • 15 October (11:00 AM, Singapore Time)

The top two seeds from the VCS and PCS, the top team from the LLA, CBLOL, and LJL, and the winner of the Worlds Qualifying Series between the fourth-place teams from the LCS and LEC will all participate in the Play-Ins to open the tournament.

Two best-of-three, double-elimination brackets have been set up for these eight teams to compete in.

The top-performing team from each bracket will go head-to-head with the second-place team from the opposite bracket in a best-of-five matchup.

The winning teams from these matches will earn their spots in the Swiss Stage.

Swiss Stage:

KBS Arena, Seoul, South Korea

The Swiss Stage will include 16 teams: Two qualified teams from the Play-Ins, the top 3 seeded teams from the LEC and LCS, and the top 4 seeded teams of the LCK and LPL. (Photo: Riot Games)
The Swiss Stage will include 16 teams: Two qualified teams from the Play-Ins, the top 3 seeded teams from the LEC and LCS, and the top 4 seeded teams of the LCK and LPL. (Photo: Riot Games)

  • 19-20 October (1:00 PM, Singapore Time)

  • 21-28 October (3:00 PM, Singapore Time)

  • 29 October (8:00 PM, Singapore Time)

The two teams from the Play-In Stage will join 3 top-seeded teams from LEC and LCS, along with the 4 top-seeded teams from both the LCK and LPL, making a total of 16 teams.

Based on their seeding, these 16 teams will be drawn into an initial set of eight best-of-one matches, with no teams from the same region playing against each other.

In the following round, teams with the same record will be pitted against one another through another

The competition will continue in this manner for three more rounds, matching teams with identical records against one another until one team advances to the next round with a win or is eliminated with a loss.

All advancement and elimination matches will be best-of-three. Eight teams will move on to the Knockout Stage.

Knockout Stage

Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Busan

The Quarterfinals and Semifinals will happen from 2-5 November at the Sajik Gymnasium in Busan. (Photo: Riot Games)
The Quarterfinals and Semifinals will happen from 2-5 November at the Sajik Gymnasium in Busan. (Photo: Riot Games)

  • 2-5 November (Quarterfinals)

  • 11-12 November (Semifinals)

  • 19 November (Grand Finals)

Quarterfinal matchups will be drawn on-stage on the last day of the Swiss Stage. Teams that advanced with a perfect 3-0 record will be paired with teams with a 3-2 score. The rest of the teams will be matched against each other.

At this point, the tournament switches to a single-elimination bracket with best-of-five games determining the winners of each match until they reach the Finals.

The Grand Final will take place on 19 November at the Gocheok Sky Dome. (Photo: Riot Games)
The Grand Final will take place on 19 November at the Gocheok Sky Dome. (Photo: Riot Games)

The final two teams will compete in another best-of-five series. The last team standing will be the 2023 LoL World Champion.

Which teams are competing?

Teams qualified for Worlds 2023. (Photo: Riot Games)
Teams qualified for Worlds 2023. (Photo: Riot Games)

China – LPL

  • 1st Seed: JDG Intel Esports Club (JDG)

  • 2nd Seed: Bilibili Gaming Pingan Bank (BLG)

  • 3rd Seed: LNG Esports (LNG)

  • 4th Seed: Weibo Gaming Faw Audi (WBG)

South Korea – LCK

  • 1st Seed: Gen.G (GEN)

  • 2nd Seed: T1 (T1)

  • 3rd Seed: KT Rolster (KT)

  • 4th Seed: Dplus KIA (DK)

Europe – LEC

  • 1st Seed: G2 Esports (G2)

  • 2nd Seed: Fnatic (FNC)

  • 3rd Seed: MAD Lions (MAD)

North America – LCS

  • 1st Seed: NRG (NRG)

  • 2nd Seed: Cloud9 (C9)

  • 3rd Seed: Team Liquid Honda (TL)

Southeast Asia – PCS

  • 1st Seed: PSG.Talon (PSG)

  • 2nd Seed: CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO)

Vietnam – VCS

  • 1st Seed: GAM Esports (GAM)

  • 2nd Seed: Team Whales (TW)

Brazil – CBLOL

  • LOUD (LLL)

Japan – LJL

  • DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM)

Latin America – LLA

  • Movistar R7 (R7)

Worlds Qualifying Series Winner

To be determined on October 9 between LCS’s Golden Guardians (GG) and the LEC’s Team BDS (BDS).

Where can I watch online?

You can catch the action on lolesports.com or tune in to any of the 50 official co-streams available.

Anna is a freelance writer and photographer. She is a gamer who loves RPGs and platformers, and is a League of Legends geek. She's also a food enthusiast who loves a good cup of black coffee.

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