Announcement of Jeremy ‘Brightmoon’ Lee Stepping Down
Jeremy “Brightmoon” Lee has announced his decision to step down from his role as the executive producer of League of Legends after serving for two years. In a dev update video, Lee expressed that the progress made by the team and the achievements for the players have been rewarding. He mentioned that it felt like the right time to pass the torch to a new executive producer, who will be introduced in the coming months.
Lee’s farewell message highlighted his eight-year journey with League of Legends, describing it as a dream come true. He assured that while he is stepping back from his current role, he is not leaving Riot Games and is looking forward to new opportunities within the company. Lee’s departure is not immediate, as he will still be visible in the Season Start and possibly other events early in the year while the search for a new executive producer continues.
(Image credit: Aureylian (Twitter))
Role and Achievements of Jeremy Lee
As the executive producer of League of Legends, Jeremy Lee was responsible for a wide range of critical functions within the game’s development. His role encompassed the overall vision and strategy of the game, ensuring that the various teams working on League of Legends had a clear direction and the necessary resources to fulfill their commitments.
| Responsibility | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Vision and Strategy | Guided the game’s long-term direction |
| Team Leadership | Provided teams with a ‘north star’ and clear commitments |
| Resource Allocation | Ensured teams had what they needed to meet goals |
Under Jeremy Lee’s leadership, the game has seen significant progress and has delivered numerous updates and features that have been well-received by the player community. His tenure as executive producer has been marked by a commitment to maintaining the game’s status as a leading title in the competitive gaming scene.
Search for a New Executive Producer
Riot Games is currently in the process of searching for a new executive producer to lead League of Legends. Jeremy Lee expressed his optimism about finding a suitable successor who will continue to drive the game forward. He assured the community that the search is underway and that he is confident they will soon be introduced to an amazing leader.
Lee’s optimism about the search for a new executive producer reflects his confidence in the game’s future and the team behind it. The new leader will inherit a strong legacy and will be expected to uphold the game’s reputation as a premier title in the esports industry.
While the search continues, Jeremy Lee will remain involved with League of Legends in a transitional capacity, ensuring a smooth handover to the new executive producer once they are selected.
Jeremy Lee’s Future at Riot Games and Response from Erin ‘Aureylian’ Wayne
Although Jeremy Lee is stepping down from his role as executive producer of League of Legends, he has confirmed that his journey with Riot Games is not coming to an end. He will be taking on new challenges within the company, looking forward to reconnecting with the community when the time is right.
Erin “Aureylian” Wayne, Riot’s global head of player community, paid tribute to Lee’s contributions in a heartfelt message on Twitter. She expressed her appreciation for the bright presence Lee brought to her time at Riot and her excitement for future collaborations.
You have been such a bright spot in my time here at Riot and while I’m sad to see you move on from League, I can’t wait to tackle new opportunities with you ❤️ Thank you for everything you’ve done for players!
— Erin ‘Aureylian’ Wayne @RiotGames (@aureylian)
March 10, 2023
Riot’s Expansion and Speculation on Lee’s Next Role
Riot Games has been expanding its horizons beyond the core League of Legends game, venturing into spinoff ‘League of Legends Story’ games. These titles delve deeper into the lore and characters of the League universe, offering new experiences for players. The list of spinoff games includes:
- Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
- Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
While Jeremy Lee’s next role within Riot Games has not been officially announced, there is speculation that he could be involved with Project L, the League of Legends fighting game that was revealed in 2019. Although still shrouded in mystery and without a release date, Lee’s potential move to Project L could indicate that the project is gaining momentum.
Timeline of Lee’s Role and Previous Executive Producers
Jeremy Lee’s tenure as the executive producer of League of Legends began after Jessica Nam was promoted to vice-president of studio. Lee has been with Riot Games for eight years, but he assumed the executive producer role more recently. Prior to Lee, the position was held by Joe Tung from 2015 to 2018, and Jessica Nam from 2019 to 2020. Both Tung and Nam have since moved on from Riot Games to join Theorycraft Games.
The correction to the initial announcement clarifies that while Lee has been a part of Riot for eight years, his time specifically in charge of League of Legends as executive producer was shorter. This distinction honors the contributions of the previous executive producers and accurately represents the timeline of leadership for the game.
