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League of Legends Classic

League of Legends Classic is a new game mode that recreates past versions of the MOBA, launching on July 30 in patch 26.15 with old systems like Rune Pages and Revive, and community voting on future updates.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated 5h ago

Riot Games announced League of Legends Classic on June 27, a new game mode that recreates past versions of the MOBA. A trailer showed Executive Director Paul "Pabro" Bellezza suggesting eras like the beta with 40 champions or the time of the Heart of Gold item. The announcement promised more details at the MSI finals on July 11.

On July 12, Riot Games confirmed the mode will release on July 30 in patch 26.15. Players will experience old systems including Rune Pages and the Revive summoner spell. The mode includes community voting on future updates, making it Riot's first structured effort to let players revisit past versions of League of Legends.

Key facts

Release date
July 30
Patch
26.15
Old systems included
Rune Pages and the Revive summoner spell
Community voting
Community voting will shape future updates
Executive Director
Paul "Pabro" Bellezza
Suggested eras
Beta with 40 champions and the time of the Heart of Gold item

Timeline

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Facts

Release
game · July 30 · 2026-07-12
Announced
new game mode that recreates past versions of the MOBA · 2026-06-27

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6h ago

Riot Games Announces League of Legends Classic Release Date

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.

Jun 27

Riot Games Announces League of Legends Classic Mode

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.