Latest updates on Riot Games, esports, streamers, and game patches
Riot Games is set to unveil a new VALORANT map during the Masters London Grand Finals, marking a major esports event reveal that hints at upcoming meta shifts and strategic changes for competitive and ranked play.
Read more →Riot Games addresses ranked distribution issues with bug fixes, while also flying in Shyvana mains for direct feedback on her upcoming rework, set for patch 26.6.
Read more →Riot Games confirms the 2026 League of Legends World Championship will span Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, and New York City from October 15 to November 14, bringing the global finale back to North America in a multi-city format.
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Riot Games has revived its popular Pick'Em prediction feature for MSI 2026, offering League of Legends fans a chance to earn rewards by forecasting match outcomes. The move aims to boost viewer participation and make the midseason tournament feel like a major community event.
Read more →Riot's Season 2026 preview reveals a massive systemic overhaul: a dedicated seventh item slot for boots, new economy and XP injections, plus jungle, turret, and objective changes that promise to reshape the meta from the ground up.
Read more →Riot Games unveils the 2026 competitive season for 2XKO, featuring five Majors at top esports festivals like EVO and Frosty Faustings, alongside 11 smaller tournaments. Despite recent layoffs, Riot promises the schedule remains unchanged.
Read more →Riot Games has revealed League Next, a sweeping overhaul for League of Legends featuring a unified client, visual and gameplay updates to Summoner's Rift, and a redesigned new player experience, with more details expected between MSI and Worlds 2026.
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Riot Games addresses console crash issues, unveils the development story behind 2XKO's new PVE mode The Climb, and shares insights on augments, balance, and upcoming Evo 2026 updates.
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Riot Games and Chipotle team up for the 2XKO Real Ones event, offering US players a chance to earn free food rewards like guac, double protein, and entrées by completing in-game missions. Global players can unlock exclusive Chipotle-themed cosmetics.
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The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will be held in Daejeon, South Korea, featuring a revamped Play-In Stage, exclusive drops, Crystal Ball predictions, and the Broken Covenant Jhin revenue-share skin.
Read more →The 2026 LCS Summer Split kicks off July 25 with a new best-of-three format, leading to the LCS Championship in Atlanta on October 3-4. Top three teams earn Worlds 2026 spots.
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Teamfight Tactics is switching from its Hextech engine to Unreal Engine starting with Set 18 in August 2026. Here’s the full FAQ on changes, client updates, and what it means for players.
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