Arcane season 2 act 1 ending explained: who is [SPOILER], when is episode 4 coming out, and your biggest questions answered

Arcane fans have lots of questions after season 2 act 1 – and I'm going to try and answer them

News By Tom Power published 9 November 2024

Full spoilers follow for Arcane season 2 act 1 and League of Legends' (LoL) extensive lore.

Arcane season 2 has finally debuted on Netflix – and its first three episodes have left us with more questions than answers.

Unfortunately, season 2's next three episodes, which make up act 2, are – at the time of writing – won't be released for another week. Arcane's creative team, then, is making us wait a bit longer to find out what happens next, which means the eight biggest questions I have about Arcane season 2 won't be answered yet.

That won't stop me from offering my thoughts and theories on what's going to happen. Below, I've tried to answer the biggest questions presented by season 2 act 1, as well as revealing when act 2 will be available. Major spoilers follow for season 2's first three entries so, if you haven't watched them yet, read my Arcane season 2 review first and then stream them before reading on.

Arcane season 2 act 1 ending explained: when can I watch episode 4 on Netflix?

Arcane season 2 episode 4 will launch on Netflix on Saturday, November 16.

It won't be the only new installment to air on that date, though. Episodes 5 and 6 will launch alongside it, so you'll have a new trio of chapters to consume soon.

Arcane season 2 act 1 ending explained: what happens to Vi, Jinx, and Caitlyn?

I think the question should be what doesn't happen, really.

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