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Riot has already called time on League of Legends Classic, will turn it into an event instead
Riot Games is discontinuing League of Legends Classic less than three months after its launch, with the mode set to end in January 2027. The developer plans to bring it back as an event mode with adjustments. The decision comes as most players have returned to the modern version of League of Legends, with Riot acknowledging that the Classic mode did not retain its initial appeal.
New League Classic update brings back "one of the worst-designed spells in League of Legends"
League of Legends Classic patch 5 introduces five reworked champions: Aatrox, Irelia, Karma, Quinn, and Caitlyn, with Game Designer David 'Phreak' Turley overseeing the quality of these classic iterations. Karma's 'Spirit Bond' ability is highlighted as particularly awkward and "one of the worst-designed spells" by Turley. The patch also includes balance adjustments with nerfs to Graves, Fizz, and Fiora, and buffs to Nautilus and Kennen.
Old Graves is back as League Classic patch 4 adds four more champions to the mix
League of Legends Classic patch 4 introduces four new champions: Graves, Fizz, Nami, and Nautilus, all themed around Bilgewater and the ocean. Game Designer David 'Phreak' Turley detailed the champions' classic kits and discussed recent community votes on game length, snowballing, and item additions. The patch also includes balance changes and addresses concerns about botting.
League Classic patch 3 is its "biggest yet," with five new champions
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic patch 3 will be its largest update yet, introducing five new champions: Fiora, Galio, Poppy, Shyvana, and Xin Zhao. Game Designer David 'Phreak' Turley stated that these champions will feature their older, distinct kits from earlier seasons. The patch also includes balance adjustments for existing champions and is expected to release on Wednesday, September 9.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 43
This issue of Now Playing at SUPERJUMP features a diverse range of games, including a nostalgic return to League of Legends Classic, the Super Bomberman Collection on Switch, and Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to be a beloved experience across multiple platforms thanks to its robust cross-save functionality.
League of Legends Classic patch 2 has no new champions, but adding more is Riot's top priority
League of Legends Classic patch 2 will not introduce new champions, but Riot Games prioritizes their release in future updates, with patch 3 expected to feature multiple new additions. This update focuses on balance tweaks, increased progression speed, and the return of champion and role swapping, alongside community voting and art improvements.
The full League of Legends patch 26.10 preview is here, and I fear Naafiri still has that dog in her
Riot Games has previewed League of Legends Patch 26.10, which includes nerfs to Naafiri and Zed, alongside adjustments for Galio, Ambessa, Anivia, Shyvana, and Ashe. The patch also reverts a 2014 change to Lee Sin's Safeguard ability, making it more versatile. Despite some nerfs, Naafiri is expected to remain strong due to item interactions and a light touch on her passive.
Phreak isn't working on League of Legends anymore, he's on a secret new Riot project instead
David 'Phreak' Turley has transitioned from his role as a gameplay designer on League of Legends to a new, undisclosed project within Riot Games. His departure from the MOBA's design team marks a shift to a secret new endeavor within the company.