Latest updates on Riot Games, esports, streamers, and game patches
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 →Karmine Corp shocks the League of Legends world with a 3-0 sweep over Deep Cross Gaming on Day 1 of MSI 2026. The French team's dominant performance signals a shift in the global competitive landscape as the tournament kicks off in Daejeon, South Korea.
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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Riot Games drops Patch 26.12 with major champion adjustments: Lee Sin gets targeted nerfs, top lane teleport shield duration slashed, and mages like Hwei and Syndra buffed. Explore the full breakdown of this Season 16 meta shift.
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Riot Games officially announces League of Legends Classic, a new MMORPG set in Runeterra. The full reveal will debut during MSI 2026, marking a major franchise expansion beyond traditional MOBA gameplay.
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The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational runs June 28–July 12, featuring elite teams, a 'Call Your Shot' narrative, and a revenue-share skin. This tournament shapes Worlds 2026 seeding, with T1, JDG, and G2 vying for legacy and momentum.
Read more →Patch 26.13 introduces Locke, a new AP assassin champion, alongside High Noon Chromas and critical bug fixes. Locke hits PBE on June 10 and goes live June 24, offering fresh burst-damage gameplay and competitive potential.
Read more →Datamined changes for League of Legends Patch 13.20 reveal a major K'Sante rework shifting him to a crowd-control tank, alongside reductions in early death timers and Smite adjustments to curb snowballing and improve game flow.
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Riot Games has announced the venues for the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational and World Championship. MSI heads to Daejeon, South Korea, while Worlds will span three US cities: Los Angeles, Allen (Texas), and New York City. This marks a historic expansion for League of Legends esports.
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