Riot Games Announces League of Legends Classic
Originally published Jun 26, 2026
By Michael McWhertor · Polygon
AI-generated summary based on Polygon · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 27, 2026
Key points
- Riot Games announced League of Legends Classic following leaks about the project.
- The game's concept is still being defined, with possibilities including a specific era or build.
- Players may have a hand in determining what 'classic' means for the game.
- More information will be revealed during the Mid-Season Invitational Finals on July 11.
- Blizzard's approach to classic games like World of Warcraft Classic is being compared to Riot's strategy.
Riot Games has officially announced League of Legends Classic, a new version of its long-running MOBA, following a series of leaks that revealed details about the project. The announcement comes after dataminers uncovered evidence of the game's development and potential playable champions. In a reveal video, Riot appears to be exploring what a 'Classic' version of the game could look like, whether it's a specific season, build, or era. Executive producer Paul 'Pabro' Bellezza suggests the experience could be fluid, allowing players to define their own 'classic' version. More details are expected during the Mid-Season Invitational Finals on July 11.
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