Latest updates on Riot Games, esports, streamers, and game patches
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.
Read more →Riot Games has updated the PBE with datamined Chromas for High Noon Akshan, High Noon Locke, and Broken Covenant Shen, each receiving eight unique color variants. This signals continued support for popular skin lines and offers players extensive customization options.
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