Latest updates on Riot Games, esports, streamers, and game patches
Following internal leaks, Riot Games has fast-tracked the reveal of League Next, a major League of Legends overhaul featuring a redesigned new player experience and a new esports side selection system to address Blue Side dominance.
Read more →Riot Games renews and expands its strategic partnership with GameSquare Holdings, integrating Stream Hatchet and Sideqik to enhance esports reporting, influencer tracking, and data-driven decision-making across League of Legends, Valorant, and 2XKO.
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Riot Games has unveiled the ticket sale schedule for Worlds 2026, set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a $75 million prize pool. Fan First registration runs June 1-30, followed by presale on July 22 and general sales on July 24.
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Riot Games announces League of Legends Classic, a nostalgic experience revisiting the game's early years, to be unveiled at MSI Finals on July 12, 2026. Rumors hint at an evolving game mode that lets players relive pivotal historical moments.
Read more →Riot Games has confirmed League of Legends Classic, a nostalgic mode bringing back the original Summoner's Rift experience from the game's early years. The announcement follows datamining leaks and is set for a full reveal at MSI 2026 Grand Final.
Read more →Riot Games confirms League of Legends Classic, a nostalgic mode returning to early-day mechanics and visuals, following datamining leaks. Full reveal at MSI 2026 Grand Final aims to attract veterans and newcomers alike.
Read more →Riot Games has confirmed League of Legends Classic, a new project bringing back the game's early years. Announced on June 26, 2026, after a teaser and datamine leak, this mode addresses veteran demand for original mechanics. Full details at MSI 2026 Finals on July 12, 2026.
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Riot Games launches its first-ever branded casual lobby for fighting game 2XKO, teaming up with Chipotle for a two-phase event offering exclusive in-game rewards and a fully themed digital space.
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Riot Games rolls out Vanguard: On-Demand, letting the anti-cheat driver run only during gameplay—not at boot. Learn how to enable it and who qualifies.
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Riot Games has revealed Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, as the only League of Legends champion for 2026. This midlane assassin aims to revive AP assassin fantasy with nail-like weapons and high burst damage, signaling a shift toward quality over quantity and setting the stage for a major post-2026 overhaul known as 'League
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Riot Games has laid off approximately 80 employees from its 2XKO development team, half of the global workforce, just three weeks after the fighting game's launch. The move signals a strategic shift toward streamlined support, raising concerns about content updates and long-term viability.
Read more →Riot Games confirms 'League of Legends Classic,' a project revealed after a developer tease and accidental patch file. Aimed at reducing complexity and attracting new players, it may launch in late 2026 or early 2027.
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