Riot Games Faces Backlash Over $500 League of Legends Skin

The new Ahri skin, celebrating esports legend Faker, has sparked controversy due to its high price and exclusive availability.

Players criticize the $500 price tag, calling it excessive and exclusionary.
Riot Games defends the pricing, citing the need to fund esports and celebrate pro players.
The skin is part of the Hall of Legends event, honoring Faker's achievements.
A new RP bundle introduced to accommodate the skin's cost has also drawn criticism.
Some players plan to boycott the skin by banning Ahri in matches.