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Riot Games is turning The Phoenix Arms in Hackney Bridge into a Valorant-themed pub this weekend. The venue will screen matches from the ongoing Valorant Masters event.

May 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Riot Games has updated its Vanguard anti-cheat software in Valorant to disable DMA cheating tools. The company tweeted about the change and later clarified that it does not damage hardware or software.

Raymond Bartos, a longtime producer on World of Warcraft, has moved to Riot Games to work on its upcoming massively multiplayer online game. His departure highlights ongoing talent shifts from Blizzard to competitors in the MMO space. Bartos expressed enthusiasm about Riot's company culture in a LinkedIn announcement.

January 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Simon Collins-Laflamme, co-founder of Hypixel Studios, described Hytale's recent early access release as the most challenging yet rewarding experience of his life. After reclaiming the project from Riot Games, the Minecraft-like game launched last week following years of development and setbacks. Collins-Laflamme expressed gratitude to the community and his team for their support.

Riot Games has revealed details about the next expansion for its trading card game based on League of Legends. The second set, titled Riftbound: Spiritforged, is scheduled for release in February 2026. This follows the launch of the initial set this October.

December 23, 2025 Reported by AI

Riot Games has launched its latest weekly skin sale in League of Legends, featuring 15 discounted cosmetics for various champions. Players can purchase these skins at reduced Riot Points prices, provided they own the underlying champions. The sale rotates weekly and updates with each patch.