RWBY: Volume 8
In the eighth season of RWBY, the Kingdom of Atlas faces a critical juncture as the threat posed by Salem becomes a reality. The narrative focuses on the escalating tensions within the kingdom, where fear and doubt have compromised the unity of the population and strained relationships among former allies. As the situation deteriorates, the protagonists find themselves caught between the opposing forces of Salem and
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Remnant is a fictional world where young people train as Huntsmen and Huntresses to defend society against monsters known as the Grimm.
- The series follows four teenage girls who form Team RWBY, characterized by their respective themes of red, white, black, and yellow.
- The world of Remnant is currently positioned on the brink of an all-out war.
- The protagonists must contend with the ongoing threat of the Grimm while navigating complex political and military conflicts.
Season overview
In the eighth season of RWBY, the Kingdom of Atlas faces a critical juncture as the threat posed by Salem becomes a reality. The narrative focuses on the escalating tensions within the kingdom, where fear and doubt have compromised the unity of the population and strained relationships among former allies. As the situation deteriorates, the protagonists find themselves caught between the opposing forces of Salem and Ironwood, both of whom are actively working against them. With the survival of the world of Remnant hanging in the balance, the members of Team RWBY must navigate this fractured political and military landscape. They are tasked with formulating and executing a decisive plan to counter these mounting threats before the window for action closes. The season explores the consequences of these divisions, highlighting the struggle to maintain cohesion while facing adversaries who seek to exploit the internal discord of the Kingdom of Atlas. Ultimately, the season centers on the team's efforts to protect humanity and secure a future for their world despite the overwhelming odds stacked against them by their enemies.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Divide
Nov 7, 2020 · 18 min
More than ever before, the allied forces standing against Salem need to be united. But after Ironwood refused to continue evacuating Mantle, our heroes need to choose a new path fo
Refuge
Nov 14, 2020 · 17 min
Ruby, Nora, Blake, May, and Penny set their sights on Atlas Military Command. Meanwhile Yang, Ren, Jaune, and Oscar handle evacuations in Mantle. If they can get everyone to the cr
Strings
Nov 21, 2020 · 17 min
The fate of humanity requires our heroes to infiltrate the most heavily-guarded facility in Atlas -- all in a day's work.
Fault
Nov 28, 2020 · 19 min
Jaune, Ren, and Yang's pursuit of a mysterious new Grimm results in unexpected complications. Ruby, Weiss, and Blake find a new place to lay low. Cinder receives an ultimatum.
Amity
Dec 5, 2020 · 19 min
This is it. Their chance to tell the world the truth. Will their message be heard?
War
Dec 19, 2020 · 18 min
It's all out war in Atlas. Our heroes face an impossible problem. Where do they go from here?
Witch
Feb 13, 2021 · 18 min
The clock is ticking on Jaune, Ren, and Yang's rescue mission. The Ace-Ops hold the line against against Salem's forces.
Ultimatum
Feb 27, 2021 · 18 min
As the fog of war covers the kingdom, Atlas nears it's breaking point.
Risk
Mar 6, 2021 · 19 min
Tensions rise in Schnee Manor as our reunited heroes find themselves backed into a corner.
Creation
Mar 13, 2021 · 18 min
It's risky, dangerous, and nearly impossible -- but it's the best plan they've got.