Riot Games reveals massive League of Legends overhaul for 2027
Riot Games unveiled 'New Dawn', a comprehensive League of Legends overhaul coming in 2027.
Why it matters
Players worldwide will experience the most comprehensive redesign in League's 18-year history, changing how they approach every match.
In Australia. Australian League players will need to relearn strategies and mechanics when the update lands next year.
Key facts
- 2009
- Game launch
- 2014 Summoner's Rift rebuild
- Largest overhaul since
- 2027
- Update arrives
- January 2027
- Full reveal planned
- Riot unveiled the changes at the League of Legends World Championship Finals on Friday.
- The update will redesign the champion selection screen, overhaul the rune system, and rework Summoner's Rift with new terrain and visuals.
- New minions, redesigned dragons and Baron Nashor, and updated champion abilities are also included.
- League executive producer Paul Bellezza said 'This is the start of a new era for League, a new journey.'
- Riot plans to share full details in January 2027.
- The changes represent the biggest update since the game launched in 2009, surpassing even the Summoner's Rift rebuild in 2014.
