Overview
- Riot used an early dev video to reject “League of Legends 2” talk and preview a post‑2026 bundle of changes.
- A new integrated client will replace today’s separate launcher and sit fully around the in‑game experience.
- Summoner’s Rift is being rebuilt with entirely new visuals and some tied gameplay changes, plus updates to runes and other pre‑game choices.
- A fully overhauled onboarding flow is planned to make it easier for newcomers to start playing.
- Bloomberg reports the project, dubbed “League Next,” targets 2027, involves most of the League team and a staff reorganization, with more details due between MSI and Worlds 2026.