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Riot Games has unveiled major changes coming to League of Legends Ranked in 2026, directly targeting player pain points like autofill and matchmaking fairness. The update introduces a new system called Aegis of Valor to reward players for their effort in off-role games and promises smarter matchmaking to balance autofilled players across teams.
Riot Games is targeting three core pillars—pacing, laning, and jungle—to refine the Swiftplay game mode. Director of Design Bryan "Riot Axes" Salvatore outlines upcoming changes aimed at creating a faster, more action-packed experience that still captures the full League of Legends arc.
The 2026 Season One gameplay changes have arrived on the PBE, bringing major shifts to Summoner's Rift. Riot aims to diversify viable strategies beyond teamfighting and rebalance role agency, starting with a significantly faster game start.
Our recent Dev Update was filled with incredible Demacian fan art and cosplay that deserved a closer look. We're spotlighting these amazing community creations and inviting you to share your own with #ForDemacia and #ArtOfLegends.
Riot has unveiled that Season 1 2026 will be themed around Demacia's golden age, bringing a visual overhaul to Summoner's Rift and the annual cinematic. Alongside the thematic shift, major gameplay changes are coming, including faster game starts, new mechanics like Faelights and Crystalline Overgrowth, and impactful Role Quests for every position.
Riot Games has unveiled a massive gameplay and thematic overhaul for League of Legends in 2026. The year kicks off with a full Demacia-themed season, introducing new role quests, a visual Rift makeover, and sweeping mechanics changes that will redefine strategy.
Bilibili Gaming has made seismic roster moves for the 2026 LPL season, signing superstar AD Carry Viper and welcoming back jungler Xun. This aggressive rebuild signals BLG's clear intent to dominate domestically and conquer internationally after a disappointing Worlds 2025 exit.
Riot Games is preparing a seismic shift for League of Legends in 2026, with the Season 1 update introducing Faelights, stronger turrets, and faster minions to make split-pushing and lane strategy more rewarding. These changes, hitting PBE on December 3rd, aim to create faster, clearer, and more strategic games for all players.
Riot Games has unveiled sweeping changes for League of Legends' 2026 Season One, headlined by a Demacia-themed ranked split and major gameplay overhauls. The update removes the Atakhan epic monster to combat objective fatigue, speeds up game starts, and introduces new mechanics like Faelights and Crystalline Overgrowth to diversify strategy. These changes aim to create a faster, more dynamic, and strategically varied experience on Summoner's Rift.