Riot Games has responded to early reports on its League Next project, confirming a 2027 overhaul for League of Legends that modernizes the client, visuals, and gameplay—without creating a sequel.
Building on yesterday's coverage of Bloomberg's report and Riot executives' video statement affirming no 'League of Legends 2,' Studio Head Andrei van Roon previewed an upcoming developer update. He noted the team acted swiftly as 'early speculation was making the rounds.'
The project targets outdated elements like the PC client and Summoner's Rift, with a full visual refresh, gameplay tweaks, Runes system redesign, pre-game improvements, and an enhanced new player experience. It builds on recent innovations, including thematic seasonal updates and experimental WASD controls to ease entry for newcomers—despite mixed player feedback.
More details are expected in 2026, between the Mid-Season Invitational and World Championship. With most of the League team now dedicated and millions of active players worldwide, League Next aims to future-proof the game in a competitive market.