The ending of Arcane season 2 left many questions: what happened to the missing extensionThe final episode of the second season contains many references, and some storylines are left without a clear conclusion.
The article provides a detailed explanation of the ending of Arcane: we will tell you what happened to the beloved characters and what the ending of the animated series hints at.
The article contains spoilers for seasons one and two Arcane, as well as to the lore of the characters based on their history in League of Legends.
What happened to the characters in the finale of Arcane
The vast majority of storylines ended in open endings: some characters disappeared, others were just beginning their journey, and only a few characters had their arcs clearly completed.
Is Jinx Dead?
At the end of season two, Jinx unclasps Vi's hextech gauntlet and falls into the abyss, hugging her "father". The main message of the scene is the girl's desire to atone for her guilt through self-sacrifice, inspired by her friend's actions. In addition, throughout the last episodes it was clear that Jinx really doesn't want to live after what has been done.
The last frames of the series show that there is a hex gate in the “pipe” There are multiple ventilation shafts. Caitlin, studying them, holds the monkey with Jinx's grenade. Also, at the moment of the explosion you can see a long pink stripe, which characterizes the Powder jump.
The overwhelming majority of facts hint that Jinx survived, as the canons dictate: the main character cannot die. This is also suggested by the shot of the airship flying away from the city. Perhaps the girl managed to start a new life, as she wanted in the first season.
What will happen to Vi and Caitlin
Throughout the second season, Vi and Caitlin had a tough time, regularly arguing. Eventually, Kiramman was able to trust Violet and forgive her, which led the couple to a happy ending. There are no pitfalls in their relationship, which is directly indicated by the scene in Caitlin's living room and Vi's line: "I'm the dirt under your fingernails, you can't get rid of me."
Where did Jace and Victor go?
The conclusion of Jace and Viktor's arc shows the latter's realization of his actions - it was his desires that led to the destruction of the universe. At the same time, it was Viktor, traveling through dimensions, who helped Jace save Piltover and other regions of Runeterra.
Putting aside all the deeper meanings of their friendship, it is worth saying that Both scientists were transported to another universe, to prevent new "doomsdays". It is possible that they may appear in the future, but their story has received a logical conclusion. From the scenes in the alternate universe, it can also be understood that all the events of "Arkane" are one big cycle.
What are Singed's plans?
In one of the last episodes, it became clear that Singed had achieved his goal. Throughout the series, he was obsessed with one thought - to heal his daughter. In several shots, you can see a man standing behind a female figure, in front of which is a music box. By Victor's powers Singed was still able to heal Orianna, which is also known as the "Clockwork Lady".
This branch will most likely be developed in the future, but not in such an obvious way: Singed belongs to Zaun, and the history of this region is complete.
How is Mel connected to the Black Rose?
The main motivation of Ambessa, Mal's mother, was the desire to seize power over all of Piltover and take revenge on the Black Rose, who killed her son. The woman went to the most extreme measures to achieve her goal.
The gap between mother and daughter grew wider. At the same time, Mel began to realize that the same Black Rose that so ardently wanted to stop Medarda had unleashed her magical powers. The Rose, led by Le Blanc and Vladimir, wanted to use the girl as a weapon. Before the final battle Mel still managed to break the connection with the group's representative..
Most likely, on this The story of "Rose" will not end, and will be developed in the Noxus series. This is also hinted at by the girl's actions: she takes command of the Noxian troops, boards a ship and returns home.
What happened to Ecco and Heimerdinger
Ecco was the catalyst for the peaceful end of the fight, but survived. The young man is relatively well: at the very end of the ninth episode, he launches a piece of paper with the name Powder into the sky. Most likely, Ecco will continue to live in Zaun, having lost the time machine.
Heimerdinger, who actually sacrificed himself by sending Ecco "home", at first impression couldn't surviveHowever, there are two important factors to consider:
- Heimerdinger is a yordle, and thus is able to move through Bandle City with ease. He could have had time to return to his region, or simply respawn there in a new form.
- The series' creator, Linke, said that he "hasn't finished working on the character yet."
Most likely, the scientist survived and now either lives in another dimension or is already returning to his native one. This hero behaves extremely carefully - he would hardly expose himself to such danger.
Ending explained
The ending left fans with a lot of questions, even if we leave out everything related to specific heroes. Below we will answer the main ones and tell you how Arcane might continue.
How did the war between Piltover and Zaun end?
The end of Season 1, which showed viewers Jinx shooting into the Council chamber, marked the active phase of direct war between Piltover and Zaun. Later, the "upper" and "lower" cities united against a greater threat: Viktor and an army of Noxians capable of destroying all of Runeterra.
The second season ends with footage from the Council building, where Sevika sits among the representatives of influential clans, Silko's former right-hand woman and Jinx's "partner." The scene makes it clear that there is now peace between Piltover and Zaun, albeit a fragile one. The cities have yet to overcome their contempt and former hatred for each other.
What does the raven mean in the finale
The Three-Eyed Raven in Arcane's ending is directly tied to Noxus. The bird belongs to the military leader Svein and feeds on the souls of the dead, empowering its host. This shot, and the scene in which the raven flies near Noxian ships, make it clear that Swain will be featured in Riot's next animated series dedicated to the warlike region.
It can be assumed that the appearance of Swain and the Black Rose, which was mentioned earlier, will entail a serious emphasis on demons, occultism and magic, and therefore will affect Mordekaiser. In addition, Riot has already announced that 2025 in LoL will be dedicated to Noxus.
Are there any hex gates left?
The "main" hex gate that transported Jace, Ecco, and Heimerdinger to another universe was destroyed during the battle. However, in season one, the young The scientist mentioned that the gates are not only in Piltover.
The creators of the series themselves noted in an interview that hextech is still here, and hex gates can be restored under certain conditions. This does not mean that such a threat will return again, since the trope has already outlived itself and the anomaly has disappeared, but hex gates and similar magic may be played out in other ways in the future.
Will there be season 3
Arcane will definitely not be getting a third season:
- The authors firmly responded that they did not intend to continue marking time, so the story was finished.
- Linke shared information that the studio is already working on three projects by League of Legends.
- The story of the key characters (Jinx, Vi and Caitlin) ended quite clearly, while the storylines of the side characters were left with an open ending.
Riot intends to develop the universe in cinema and work on new projects. Perhaps, some characters will appear one way or another and in the future, for example, as episodic heroes. Based on the multiple references and themes of the season in League of Legends, it can be assumed that the next one will tell the story of Noxus, Mal and the Black Rose.
We hope that our article helped you figure out whether Jinx died in the Arcane finale, as well as get answers to all the questions about the ending of the animated series. Share your opinion on the ending and the characters' stories in comments.
