[Industry news] League of Legends Classic – Full Details Revealed

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Riot Games has revealed the full details for League of Legends Classic, the biggest update for the game in over a decade, ahead of its launch on Wednesday, July 29.

Key details include:

• League of Legends Classic will start on Season 3 with a single PvP draft queue, Co-op vs AI, and customs

• Classic will feature modern improvements including modern pings, spell buffering, and optional WASD controls

• Runes will be unlocked by playing, with no need to upgrade to a higher tier, using the classic page system

• Classic Level will offer a progression track that gives Masteries, Runes, and points, alongside cosmetics

• The Council will allow the community to vote on future choices such as Champion additions, skins made for Classic, and even gameplay changes, with Classic Level granting you a stronger voice, rewarding the most committed players

Speaking on the announcement, Executive Producer Paul Bellezza shared: “League Classic is personal for us. You’ve been asking for this for years, and honestly, a lot of us at Riot have missed that early League feeling too. There’s real nostalgia there. We’re not going for a one-to-one recreation of the old times. We want League Classic to scratch that itch while still bringing something new to the table. At its core, this is about honoring League’s roots. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re coming back after years away, we want this to feel like home.”