League of Legends continues to evolve its competitive meta and monetization systems while addressing safety and conduct issues. Riot recently adjusted its balance approach around mage bot strategies, deciding to shelve Brand buffs due to community concerns but reaffirming that the divisive tactic should remain viable. The Mythic Shop underwent significant restructuring in season 16, replacing gemstones and prestige points with Mythic Essence and new purchasing options. Meanwhile, the July 15 patch 26.14 introduces parental control tools for Riot Games accounts, expanding safety features for younger players.
Off-court, the suspension of Polish pro player Syzyf for match-betting involvement has sparked debate about proportionality in Riot's disciplinary action. The broader conversation around League's direction has also surfaced, with veterans questioning nostalgia-driven features like League Classic.
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Following League of Legends patch 26.18, Game Design Lead ‘Phroxzon’ discusses how the MOBA’s most annoying champions vary between regions.
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After years away from the spotlight, True Damage could finally be making its League of Legends comeback. According to a new leak, Riot Games is reportedly preparing new True Damage skins for Season 3 Act 2 of 2026, potentially bringing the virtual hip-hop group back for its first…
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League of Legends is getting an in-game voice chat from Riot Games so players can finally talk to each other.
League of Legends Patch 26.18 is here with another round of champion balance changes, targeting several picks that have become too strong while giving some struggling champions a much-needed boost. Riot is also making adjustments to Cassiopeia, buffing Guinsoo’s Rageblade, expand…
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It’s easy to wonder why anyone would want to open themselves up to voice comms with randoms in League of Legends, but evidently that is going to be a thing in the MOBA in the very near future, according to the latest dev update video. The upcoming proliferation of in-game voice c…
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Riot Games unveils a highly-requested feature that will soon be added to League of Legends for the first time in the game's 17-year history.
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League of Legends is making communication easier for hectic fights, alongside some musical surprises in Season 3 Act 2.
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Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill has offered another rare glimpse into the mindset behind the company’s long-awaited League of Legends MMO, describing the massive project as the studio’s internal “Grail” quest. Speaking during his Storytime keynote at PAX West 2026 on September…
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For 17 years, League of Legends has asked players to coordinate in-game solely on pings and hurried messages typed in between clicks. Now, this could all change. Earlier this March, Riot Games confirmed that it was exploring the implementation of Team Voice to the game, extending…
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League of Legends is getting closer to one of its biggest communication changes in years. Riot Games officially confirmed in March that it is developing Team Voice for League, allowing players to communicate with teammates outside their premade party. Now, new information reporte…
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Europe vs. North America has been one of the game’s defining regional rivalries since the inaugural League of Legends World Championship in 2011. It has survived years of trash talk, Rift Rivals, international upsets, and one-sided stomps. For much of the last 15 years, though, E…
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Get an exclusive look inside Reminiscent: Art of Zeronis, a new art book celebrating the work of League of Legends character designer Paul “Zeronis” Kwon.
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A recent ASCAP registration hints that we’ll be seeing something new from the League of Legends supergroup in the near future.
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Patch 26.16 buffs AP jungle clear speed to widen the draft pool. Early pro-play data shows the opposite: fewer viable jungle picks, not more.
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The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a drafting problem, but has Fearless Draft actually changed that? In the past, you could finish game 1 of a best-of-five, load into game 2, and see half of the same champions again. Maybe they swapped sides or banned a priority pick,…
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League of Legends fighting game 2XKO is ending active development in 2026, Riot Games has announced less than a year after launch.
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Last week, Riot Games announced the suspension of Polish League of Legends player Jakub “Syzyf” Ruta. Riot announced a 12-month ban for the player, who allegedly allowed family members to bet on his matches. The ban appears to be either too long or too short, depending on what be…
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League of Legends patch 26.14 goes live on July 15, rolling out new ways for parents to have control over their kid's Riot Games accounts.
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Opinion | Take those rose-tinted glasses off for a second
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Zed, From the Shadows is… also from Riftbound: Vendetta
Here’s everything you need to know about the current and next Mythic Shop rotation. In League of Legends season 16, Riot completely overhauled the Mythic Content. Gemstones and Prestige points are gone, making way for Mythic Essence. Players can now buy the Prestige Edition, Hext…
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Riot Games has pulled planned Brand buffs from the upcoming League of Legends patch 26.14 due to "concerns around mages bot," but says it's still committed to supporting the divisive strategy as a viable way to play the MOBA. In a preview post covering the new update, Lead Gamepl…