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Riot says its review found no violation of the Esports Global Code of Conduct in the allegations against Ava “florescent” Eugene, leaving the VALORANT pro eligible to compete again unless new evidence surfaces.
Riot Games has postponed the NLC Spring Split while it searches for a new tournament organiser, leaving the UK, Ireland, and Nordic League of Legends scene waiting for clarity once again.
Riot’s Shanghai studio has posted contract roles that read like the early bones of a League of Legends action RPG. Paired with recent hires on the LoL MMO, it looks like Riot is quietly pushing the franchise into new genres.
Riot shared a Patch 26.7 preview. Expect meta nudges after First Stand, buffs and nerfs across the roster, potential Shyvana fixes, and a change to the Support quest that could let farming supports return.
Brazil’s new ECA Digital rules are now active, and Riot Games has started age verification and temporary blocks for underage players. Here’s what changed, how Riot is handling it, and what players should expect.
Riot Games has launched the LEC Rivals Challenge: play League of Legends, earn points for your favorite team, climb leaderboards, and win meet-and-greets, tickets, hardware, and in-game rewards. The event runs March 28 to June 6 on select EU servers and in 135 countries.
Riot has revealed the key plans for MSI 2026 in Daejeon and Worlds 2026 across North America. Here are the dates, venues, format changes, team counts, and when you can buy tickets.
Riot says the LEC will continue to play primarily at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin through 2027, while still testing production tweaks like Roadtrips, no-audience match days, and limited online play.
Shyvana launched strong in Patch 26.6 with a 57% winrate, and Riot rolled out a hotfix within 24 hours that trims her defenses, damage, healing, slow, and crowd control duration.
Skirmish 2v2 briefly disappeared in Season V26 Act Two, but Riot listened and brought the duo aim mode back the day after Patch 12.05 dropped. Quick aim duels are back on the menu.
Riot unveiled this year’s April Fools’ cosmetics for League of Legends. Patch 26.7 on April 1 brings Bubble Bash Blitzcrank, Pug Trainer Sejuani, Fried Chicken King Swain, Choncc Tahm Kench, Surprise Party Vex, and a Prestige Money Miser Mordekaiser.
Riot says the NLC is temporarily without a tournament organiser after League ApS stepped down amid complaints about late and unpaid invoices. The Spring Split, due to start later this month, is now uncertain while Riot sorts a plan.