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According to an exclusive report published by Bloomberg, Riot Games is planning to release an internal version codenamed League Next, which is expected to be released in 2027 if all goes as planned. The report indicates that League of Legends is not just an ordinary technical update, but a comprehensive reimagining of the game that includes major improvements to the visual style, character design, battlefields, and user interface.
The report indicates that League Next is not just an ordinary technical update but a comprehensive reimagining of the game that includes significant improvements to the visual style, character design, battlefields and user interface, the main goal of this move is to make the game more accessible and attractive to new players, especially for those who find League of Legends complex or difficult to enter in its current form.
These trends come in the context of a series of changes that Riot Games has recently initiated, such as the introduction of the WASD button control system, a move that is unfamiliar to MOBA games but reflects the developer’s desire to expand the player base and reduce barriers for newcomers.
Although League of Legends still boasts more than 100 million monthly players and is one of the most successful e-sports games in history, Bloomberg’s report indicated a gradual decline in player numbers, and the fact that Valorant is currently generating higher financial returns could be one of the main reasons why this radical shift is being considered.
If this project materializes, League Next could mark the beginning of a new era for the game, in which it maintains its long-standing competitive identity with a comprehensive modernization that will ensure it remains at the top for years to come.
