Riot reverses plan for paid classic skins
Originally published Jul 19, 2026
By Justin Wagner · PC Gamer
AI-generated summary based on PC Gamer · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 19, 2026
Key points
- Riot cancelled plans to sell classic skins for real money.
- The move follows strong backlash from the League of Legends community.
- Developers cited player feedback as the reason for the reversal.
- Discussion continues over monetisation of legacy game content.
Riot Games announced it will not charge players for the nostalgic "old‑school" skin line in League of Legends: Classic after a wave of community criticism. The company said the decision was made to address player concerns and maintain goodwill.
The reversal comes amid broader discussions about monetisation practices in live service games, with many fans urging developers to avoid paywalls on legacy content. Riot has not detailed any alternative approach for the skin line but reaffirmed its commitment to a fair player experience.
Read the original story: PC Gamer — by Justin Wagner