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League of Legends May Be Headed for Its Biggest Overhaul Yet
Riot’s Long-Term Commitment
Riot Games has spent years expanding League of Legends beyond its original MOBA roots, with animated series, spin-off games, and cross-media projects reinforcing the brand’s global reach. While those efforts have been largely successful, many longtime players continue to hope for a more ambitious evolution of the core game itself.
According to a new Bloomberg report, Riot may finally be preparing to deliver exactly that.
League Next Signals a Ground-Up Reimagining
Bloomberg reports that Riot Games is currently developing a heavily reworked version of League of Legends under the internal codename League Next. Citing at least five sources familiar with the project, the report describes the effort as closer to a remake than a conventional update.
League Next is said to feature major visual upgrades, including redesigned champions, refreshed battlefields, and a modernised user interface. The goal, according to the report, is to make the MOBA more approachable for new players while retaining the competitive depth that has sustained its existing audience for more than a decade. The overhaul is reportedly targeting a 2027 release window.
Technical Changes to Support the Future
The reported changes go beyond presentation. Riot is also said to be reworking League of Legends’ technical foundation to make it easier to maintain and update over the long term. This would allow the studio to deliver content more efficiently and adapt the game faster as player expectations evolve.
Such a move fits neatly with Riot’s broader approach to live-service development, where longevity and scalability are prioritised over frequent sequels.
Riot Confirms a Major Update Is in Development
Bloomberg’s reporting aligns with a recent video update from Riot Games, in which the company openly acknowledged that a major update is in development.
Executive Producer Paul Bellezza described the update as an ideal entry point for new players, language that suggests something more substantial than a routine seasonal patch. While Riot has not used the term League Next publicly, its messaging reinforces the idea of a relaunch-style moment for the game.
Despite launching in 2009, League of Legends continues to attract more than 100 million monthly players worldwide, maintaining its position as the most influential MOBA on the market.
If League Next delivers on its reported ambitions, Riot may be positioning LoL not just to remain relevant, but to dominate competitive PC gaming for another decade.
