League of Legends Classic is scheduled to close in January 2027, after Riot Games announced on October 15 that the mode will end at the close of Season 3. Riot cited a decline in users and said it aims to bring the mode back later as a limited-time event with adjustments.
League of Legends Classic was announced on June 27 as a game mode that recreates past versions of the MOBA. A trailer featured Executive Director Paul "Pabro" Bellezza suggesting eras such as the beta with 40 champions or the time of the Heart of Gold item. At the time, Riot said details would come at the MSI finals on July 11.
On July 12, Riot announced a release date of July 30 and said the mode would arrive in patch 26.15. It would let players use old systems including Rune Pages and the Revive summoner spell, and it included community voting on future updates.
On October 15, Riot announced that League of Legends Classic will end at the close of Season 3 and become unplayable in January 2027. The company cited a decline in users, with most players returning to the current League of Legends. Riot said it aims to bring the mode back later as a limited-time event with adjustments.
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Riot Games announced on October 15 that League of Legends Classic will end once at the close of Season 3, making the mode unplayable in January 2027. The company cited a decline in users, with most players returning to the current League of Legends. Riot says it aims to bring the mode back later as a limited-time event with adjustments.
Riot Games will release League of Legends Classic on July 30, letting players experience the game with old systems like Rune Pages and the Revive summoner spell. The mode arrives in patch 26.15 and includes community voting on future updates.
Riot Games announced League of Legends Classic, a new game mode that recreates past versions of the MOBA, on June 27. A trailer shows Executive Director Paul "Pabro" Bellezza suggesting eras like the beta with 40 champions or the time of the Heart of Gold item. Details will come at the MSI finals on July 11.