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Riot Confirms 2027 Overhaul of League of Legends, Not a Sequel

Riot says most of the team is focused on “League Next” with deeper reveals slated between MSI and Worlds in 2026.

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.