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gaming2 days ago•2 min saved

LoL Dev Update: Locke Arrives, Mayhem ARAM Reworks, and Ranked 5s Trials

Riot previews Locke as the next champion for Patch 26.13, overhauls ARAM with Mayhem in 2026 by removing the Trait system and replacing it with Augments (including new Ability Augments), tests ARAM Wardrobe for Epic skins in BR and Oceania, and rolls out a skin slate including Sinful Shores, High Noon for Akshan/Locke, and MSI-era Broken Covenant; MSI 2026 will be held in Daejeon with play-ins, brackets, and finals; a new Ranked 5s queue is being tested for full five-stack play; abusive DM reporting is enabled; plus a new in-game access tracker for honors, chat, and queue restrictions. Also expect 2025 Worlds winner skins and Rengar Victorious this season, plus previews for Season 3 via MSI Finals.

via League of Legends|

#aram-mayhem #gaming #league-of-legends

gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

Season 2 2026 Kickoff: Vayne’s Demon Hunt, Arena Rework, and More

Riot lays out Season 2 of 2026: Vayne hunts demons near Demacia with motion comics, a shorter six-patch schedule, and a revamped Battle Pass that uses demon-themed loot orbs for direct-purchase skins; updates include QoL tweaks to role quests, new builds, and item changes (Dusk and Dawn, new starting items, removal of Trailblazer/Opportunity), plus returning Deathfire Touch and Stormraider’s Surge. Arena gets a major overhaul with Events (3x6, Bravery, Swift Arena), a new Petricite Grove map, Ancestral Woods tweaks, Augment Levels, 30+ new Arena Augments and guest appearances; WASD controls reach Ranked in patch 26.9 with champion-specific keybinds and an option to end game early for toxic behavior. A Discord integration beta launches, and Shop returns May 5 with Blue Essence Emporium on May 13.

via League of Legends|

#arena #gaming #league-of-legends

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Arena Season 2 Level-Up: Events, Augment Levels, and Fresh Maps

Riot unveils Arena Season 2 with new Events (3x6, Bravery, Swift) that shift team sizes and playstyle, introduces two maps (Petricite Grove and an updated Ancestral Woods) with new mechanics, adds Augment Levels and replacement options to deepen customization, launches 30+ new augments, and expands Guests of Honor while temporarily disabling older guests for the season.

via League of Legends|

#arena #augment-levels #events

gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

WASD Enters Ranked Play with Customization and Accessibility Features

League's WASD control scheme goes live in Ranked with patch 26.9 (Season 2) after extensive tuning to match the fairness of Point-and-Click, plus a revamped input system, per-champion keybinds, and accessibility options (cursor movement, joystick remapping, and map-relative rotation), with ongoing monitoring for balance and bug fixes as players adapt.

via League of Legends|

#accessibility #gaming #input-customization

gaming2 months ago•2 min saved

League's Team Voice Returns with Safety Focus and Region-Wise Rollout

Riot Games announced plans to reintroduce Team Voice in League of Legends, emphasizing safety, reliability, and community feedback. The feature will roll out region by region and language by language, require players to be in good standing, and undergo extensive testing before any live release; no concrete timelines are set, with more updates expected later this year.

via League of Legends|

#gaming #in-game-communication #league-of-legends

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

League Ranked Rebalance Targets Fairer Climbing: Iron for Learners, Master Expansion

Riot explains changes to ranked MMR distribution to improve fairness and competitiveness: Iron becomes a true learning tier by pulling more experienced players into Bronze, while the upper end of Diamond is moved toward Master to reflect playing levels; ongoing and future tweaks include possible Apex-tier expansion, LP dynamics improvements in Master+, and autofill/secondary-role parity tests with planned rollouts in 26.4 and 26.5.

via League of Legends|

#gaming #iron #league-of-legends

gaming2 months ago•1 min saved

Shyvana VGU Incoming, Rank Tweaks Shape Season 1, and ARAM Mayhem Extends

Riot’s dev update says Season 1 changes are landing with ongoing tweaks to Faelights, ADC, and top lane. Time-to-enter games is down ~30% and dodged lobbies have fallen to 4%. MMR reshuffles move Iron players to Bronze to help newcomers, widen Master LP ranges, and create more divisions at the extremes. Shyvana’s VGU hits next patch with fan-loved elements preserved; all skins remain available and a limited Leg Day Bundle is offered. ARAM Mayhem is extended with no end date. No new champion for Season 1, but one for Season 2 is planned, with a loose link to Season 1 and no Season 3 connection this year.

via League of Legends|

#dev-update #gaming #league-of-legends

entertainment3 months ago•14 min saved

AI Arcane/LoL Trailer Sparks Backlash Over ‘Soulless’ Homage

Kotaku reports on Seedance 2.0’s AI-generated Arcane/League of Legends trailer, which animators denounced as a soulless, disrespectful homage that lacks narrative cohesion and relies on scraping handmade work; the piece frames AI image generation as a growing problem across media, from games to ads, with creators urged to craft original art rather than imitate established IPs.

via Kotaku|

#ai-generated #arcane #bytedance

news4 months ago•14 min saved

PS5 Release of Riot’s 2XKO Faces Performance Woes

Riot Games’ free-to-play League of Legends fighter 2XKO launched on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, but PS5 players report severe performance issues (screen tearing, FPS drops, crashes, and lobby lag); PC and Xbox versions appear smoother, with speculation that the PS5’s 120Hz/v-sync setup might be to blame. Console reviews aren’t yet available.

via Kotaku|

#2xko #fps-drops #league-of-legends

gaming4 months ago•4 min saved

League of Legends Updates: Demacia, Patch 26.1, and Future Developments

To celebrate the start of the new ranked season in League of Legends, Riot Games is hosting a two-week Twitch Drops event from January 9 to January 25, where viewers can earn exclusive Demacia-themed emotes by watching or supporting League Partner Program creators on Twitch, with specific requirements for watching and subscribing, and instructions for linking accounts and troubleshooting.

via League of Legends|

#demacia #emotes #gaming

e-sports4 months ago•5 min saved

LoL Esports 2026: Format Changes, Team Reductions, and Prize Money Reinvestment

The 2026 League of Legends Esports season kicks off with regional starts in January, featuring major events like First Stand in Brazil, MSI in South Korea, and Worlds in North America, along with new competitive formats like First Selection and the return of the Hall of Legends, marking an exciting year of growth and innovation.

via LoL Esports|

#2026-season #e-sports #first-stand

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

League of Legends Faces Outages and Login Issues Due to License and Certificate Errors

League of Legends was briefly unplayable after its digital license expired, but a workaround allowed players to continue playing until the issue was fixed. This incident highlights the common problem of digital certificate expirations affecting online services, and comes at a time when Riot Games is preparing for a major overhaul of the game.

via Eurogamer|

#digital-certificate #digital-license #game-outage

entertainment5 months ago•41 min saved

Winter Break 2025: Heading Out for the Holidays

The article provides a comprehensive overview of Riot Games' recent activities, including game updates, esports events, new content releases, and community celebrations across various titles like League of Legends, Wild Rift, and Valorant, highlighting their ongoing commitment to innovation, community engagement, and celebrating milestones such as anniversaries and esports tournaments.

via Riot Games|

#entertainment #esports #game-updates

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Riot Games Reveals Major Overhaul Plans for League of Legends

Riot Games announced a major overhaul for League of Legends, including a new client, visuals, and game modes, aiming for a 2027 release, with plans to enhance player experience and update game content, while clarifying it's not a sequel.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#2027-launch #game-overhaul #game-updates

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Riot Games Plans Major Overhaul for League of Legends in 2027

Riot Games announced a major overhaul of League of Legends in 2027, called League Next, which will include a new game client, visual updates to Summoner's Rift, gameplay changes, and improvements for new players, aiming to set the stage for the game's next era.

via Eurogamer|

#2027-update #game-overhaul #league-of-legends