Riot Has a Secret Plan to Remake Its ‘League of Legends’ Game - Bloomberg.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Riot Games is secretly preparing its biggest-ever overhaul of League of Legends, one of the world’s most popular games since its 2009 launch.
According to a Bloomberg report, the revamped version—internally called "League Next"—is planned for release in 2027 and is described by five current and former employees as the most significant update in the title’s history. League of Legends continues to attract more than 100 million players every month, underscoring the scale and stakes of the refresh.
Key points:
- Internal codename: "League Next"
- Target release: 2027
- Scope: Biggest update in League of Legends’ history
- Source: Bloomberg, citing five current and former employees
- Context: Launched in 2009; over 100M monthly players
Why it matters: A sweeping modernization of Riot’s flagship signals a long-term commitment to evolve a global esports and live-service powerhouse for its massive player base.
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