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League of Legends Classic will become a thing of the past in January 2027, though it may one day be resurrected as a limited-time event
Riot Games has announced that the "Classic" mode for League of Legends, which offers a version mirroring the game's early days, will be discontinued in January 2027. While the mode has been fun for players, most have returned to the main game, and Riot believes there isn't enough sustained interest to keep it as a permanent addition. The company plans to bring back Classic mode in the future, likely as a limited-time event with adjustments.
League of Legends outlines additional tweaks for classic mode and the proliferation of voice chat to teams
League of Legends is introducing in-game voice chat for all team members, featuring improved noise cancellation and stability, with moderation tied to the honor system. The game will also see several updates to its classic mode, including lighting improvements, better IP and XP rates, and new champion additions.
