Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener took to social media last week to post a teaser photo of what it describes as the company’s first virtual concept.
The concept is covered in a semi-transparent visor and looks like a coupe. The wheels also seem to be partially concealed, which may or may not be the same as Audi’s RSQ concept from 2004, which has similar proportions to the Mercedes.
While the Audi RSQ appeared in the 2004 sci-fi movie “I, Robot,” the Mercedes concept is tied to the 2022 “League of Legends” world championship video game tournament, despite its potential How likely is still uncertain.
The 2021 League of Legends World Championship Ring designed by Mercedes-Benz
We’ll have more details soon when the “League of Legends” World Championship, an e-sports competition, kicks off on September 29.
Mercedes since 2020 has been the exclusive automotive partner of video game publisher Riot Games, and in 2021 Wagener and his team designed the championship ring for the “League of Legends” Championship “. The ring features tiny Mercedes stars, as well as a synthetic diamond made from CO2 captured from the atmosphere.
Britta Seeger, head of sales and marketing at Mercedes, said in a statement: “Winning the hearts of game fans is an exciting challenge. “Together with Riot Games, we are in the best position to inspire the community and successfully shape the future of esports.”
