Attention all gamers and League of Legends enthusiasts! We've got some exciting updates and announcements to share with you. Get ready to dive into the world of Riot Games and explore the latest developments across their diverse range of games. From art-focused episodes to anniversary celebrations, online play improvements, and even a trading card game, there's something for every League fan. But first, let's start with a bold statement: the pre-boot gap is closing, and we're here to bring you all the details!
Vanguard Security Update: Closing the Pre-Boot Gap
In our ongoing efforts to enhance security, we're thrilled to announce that we're closing the pre-boot gap. This update ensures that your gaming experience remains safe and secure, allowing you to focus on what matters most - having fun and dominating the Rift!
Bringing League Champions to 2XKO's Art - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 11
Concept Lead Knight Zhang takes on the challenge of bringing the Noxian assassin into 2XKO's current art style. Get ready to witness the transformation of this iconic character and see how their deadly presence is reimagined in this latest episode of Super Art Power Hour.
Happy 5th Anniversary
It's time to celebrate! Wild Rift turns 5, and we're thrilled to share this milestone with all of you. Join us in commemorating this special occasion and reflecting on the incredible journey we've had together.
How 2XKO Handles Online Play
Discover all the tech behind making online play as fair, fast, and fun as offline. We're committed to providing an exceptional gaming experience, and this tech blog will give you an insider's look at how we achieve that.
Dev Doodles: ARAM
From player-made custom games to League's first permanent mode, ARAM has an incredible story to tell. Learn about its evolution and the impact it has had on the League community.
Patch 6.3 Preview - League of Legends: Wild Rift
Get ready for the biggest party of the year! We're turning 5, and we're celebrating with WORLDS, Wild Rounds: SMASH, and so much more. Admire your Gilded Glory with patch 6.3 on October 23rd UTC. Join Ke, John, and some special friends for an unforgettable gaming experience.
Everything you need to know about Wild Rounds: SMASH
The community event of the year is almost here! Learn all about Wild Rounds: SMASH, where and how you can watch, and get ready to be a part of this epic celebration.
EARN YOUR LEGACY | Worlds 2025
This is your legacy, if you can earn it. Welcome to Worlds 2025, where the best of the best will battle it out. Are you ready to witness history in the making?
Worlds 2025 Primer
Get ready for the 2025 League of Legends World Championship in China. Learn more about this prestigious event and the incredible competition that awaits.
Celebrating 15 Years of LoL Esports
It's time to celebrate 15 years of LoL Esports! We're thrilled to introduce the new Summoner's Cup and the Worlds Anthem featuring G.E.M. Join us in commemorating this milestone and celebrating the incredible journey of LoL Esports.
Rioters Run the Set at Evo 2025
Rioters have been attending Evo for years, competing in massive open-bracket tournaments, cheering on their friends, and taking part in the annual celebration of the FGC. Get a glimpse into their Evo experience and the passion they bring to the event.
September Update 2025 | Dev Snack Shop - LoR
Dev Snack Shop gets cheesy as the LoR Devs reveal the secret sauce behind Spirit Blossom and talk about the future over some pizza. Join them for a fun and informative session.
How to buy Riftbound
Riftbound will be released in English on October 31, 2025. Learn how you can buy Riftbound: Origins through local game stores or the Riot Games Store. Get ready to explore this immersive world!
Know Before You Go - 2XKO at Evo 2025
Come find 2XKO at Evo 2025, August 1-3. Get all the details on the demo, events, and ways to experience 2XKO at Evo. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
2XKO Closed Beta Announcement
The 2XKO Closed Beta starts September 9, 2025. Read on to discover all the details and get ready to be part of this exclusive beta testing experience.
Map Design in VALORANT - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 9
For this episode of Super Art Power Hour, we bring you a behind-the-scenes look at map design in VALORANT. Diego, a Game Designer, and Michelle, a 3D Environment Artist, share their insights and the challenge of adding a fiery twist to Abyss.
MSI 2025 Primer
Everything you need to know about MSI is right here! Get ready for an exciting MSI event and learn more about the competition and the teams involved.
Hall of Legends: Uzi
Introducing the latest inductee into the Hall of Legends. Watch the full film presented by Mercedes-Benz and discover the incredible journey of this legendary player.
Abilities, Smurfing, Replays, and More // Dev Updates - VALORANT
Learn more about how the VALORANT dev team is approaching core topics like ability overload, smurfing, and more. Get insights into their development process and the improvements they're making.
Celebrating Pride In Game and Out
From emotes in our games to donations for the future of LGBTQ+ representation in tech, we're celebrating Pride month in a big way. Join us in supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
Making Splash Art in TFT - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 8
In this episode of Super Art Power Hour, we challenge Valentine, a concept artist on Teamfight Tactics, to recreate a Champ in the style of one of the set's existing traits. Get ready for an artistic journey!
TFT 6-Year Bash
It's Pengu's Party, and you're invited! Join us in celebrating TFT's 6th birthday and relive the memories with all our past sets.
Hall of Legends: Uzi | Trailer
Introducing the latest inductee into the Hall of Legends. Watch the trailer and get a glimpse into their incredible story. The full film will be presented by Mercedes-Benz on June 11.
Celebrating 5 Years of VALORANT
Anna Donlon reflects on VALORANT's journey to 5 years and invites you to join us for many more. Celebrate this milestone with us and get ready for an exciting future!
Building Great Experiences for Players: A Never Ending Quest
In this #DICE2025 talk, Marc Merrill (Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Riot Games) shares his insights on creating games and experiences that prioritize players. Learn about Riot's player-first philosophy and how it shapes their decision-making process.
/Dev TFT: Into the Arcane Learnings
Reflecting on Into the Arcane and more with Riot Mort, Riot Xtna, and other teammates. Get their insights and learn from their experiences.
FULL FEARLESS DRAFT UNLEASHED! First Stand Tournament 2025
With the first split of League of Legends Esports complete, the best teams from the LCK, LPL, LTA, LCP, and LEC will converge in Seoul, South Korea, on March 10th. Get ready for an epic battle at the First Stand Tournament!
Riot and UVS to bring Project K to global players
We're excited to announce that we're working with UVS Games to bring Project K, our League of Legends physical trading card game, to players around the world. Get ready to collect and connect with friends across the table!
FST 2025 Primer
Everything you need to know about the newest LoL Esports international event is right here. Get ready for an exciting tournament and learn more about the competition.
Dawn of the Duelist // VALORANT Masters Bangkok Cinematic
In the heart of Thailand, where pros turn into masters, this is the Dawn of the Duelist. Get ready for an epic cinematic experience as the top 8 teams from around the world step up to the international stage.
Masters Bangkok: EYNTK
Find out all the details of the first global event of the 2025 VCT Season! Get ready for an exciting competition and learn more about the teams and the event.
Celebrating the Year of the Snake
League, Wild Rift, TFT, and VALORANT are all celebrating the new year in their own unique ways. Join us in celebrating and discover the special events and experiences each game has to offer.
The Bridge Between | Lunar Revel 2025 Cinematic - League of Legends
The year of the snake begins with a bang! Mythmaker Cassiopeia, Jarvan IV, and Nami guide their spirit companions home, but Mythmaker Jhin has his own plans for the festivities. Get ready for an epic cinematic experience!
Welcome to Noxus | Dev Update - League of Legends
Pabro and Meddler are joined by other members of the League dev team to talk about everything in Season One 2025. Get ready for a new champion, a champion update, modes, skins, esports, and more. Welcome to Season One and Noxus!
What's New for Season 2025 // Dev Updates - VALORANT
Andy and the dev team welcome you to a new year of VALORANT. Get ready to discover what the devs are cooking up in their areas of the game for the start of 2025 and beyond.
Welcome to Season 2025 - VALORANT
Studio Head, Anna Donlon, shares her feelings as VALORANT heads into its 5th year. Get ready for a time of reflection, evolution, and dedication to all the players. Welcome to Season 2025!
Introducing Project K: The League of Legends Trading Card Game
Meet Project K, the immersive League of Legends TCG we're designing for everyone who loves card games, collecting, and connecting with friends. Get ready to dive into this exciting new world!
TFT Dev Drop: 6-Costs Enter Into the Arcane I Dev Video - TFT
If you felt like someone was missing from Into the Arcane, they were! Three ultra-powerful 6-costs are about to enter the Convergence and change the game completely. Get ready for an exciting new development!
Nightmare on Reroll Street: Part 2 | Into the Arcane Launch Cinematic
With family by your side, even the impossible can seem possible. Play TFT's latest set, Into the Arcane, and reimagine the fates of your favorite characters from the show. Get ready for an epic adventure!
Arcane Season 2 Across Our Games
Discover what League, TFT, VALORANT, Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra are doing to celebrate Arcane's final season. Get ready for an exciting celebration and unique experiences in each game.
Jinx Gameplay Sneak Peek | 2XKO
Jinx joins 2XKO with an updated arsenal of deadly weapons, traps, and explosions. Get ready to unleash her power and dominate the battlefield!
TFT Goes Into the Arcane
Check out how Teamfight Tactics lets you relive, rewrite, and replay the events of Arcane. Get ready for an immersive experience and a unique take on the show's story.
Champion Insights: Ambessa
How did our favorite mother come to dominate the Rift? Get ready to discover the story behind Ambessa's rise to power and her impact on the game.
/Dev TFT: Magic n' Mayhem Learnings
A reflection on Magic n' Mayhem with our Director of Game Design, Riot Mort. Get their insights and learn more about the development process.
Find a Worlds 2024 Watch Party Near You
Worlds is better with friends! Here's how you can find a place to watch Worlds in-person with other players. Get ready to connect with fellow fans and create unforgettable memories.
Thunderdome: Inside Riot Games' 48-Hour Hackathon
Since the first Thunderdome in 2012, it has come a long way. Get ready to discover why we do it and the impact it has on our development process.
Riot Tech Interns 2024 Part 2: Aurora, VAL on Console, and skin...
Three Riot tech interns share their experiences working on an improvement to channel abilities, agent gear objectives for VALORANT on console, and an internal tool for animation picking on skins. Get ready to learn from their insights and see the impact of their work.
LoL Player Days
Everything you need to know about the upcoming community celebration is right here. Get ready to join in on the fun and connect with fellow League players.
Vanguard x VALORANT
How does the anti-cheat team continue to evolve as cheaters do? Get ready to learn more about Vanguard and its ongoing development.
The Return of Thunderdome
After a brief hiatus, Thunderdome is back! Get ready to discover why we carve out time for our take on a 48-hour hackathon and the impact it has on our development process.
Worlds 2024 Primer
Learn more about the 2024 League of Legends World Championship in Europe. Get ready for an exciting competition and discover the teams and players involved.
Honor, Skins & More | Dev Update - League of Legends
Meddler and Pabro answer questions on modes, skins, honor, Vanguard, matchmaking, Yuumi, and more. Get ready for an insightful Q&A session and learn more about the game's development.
How's 2XKO Alpha Lab Going? - Dev Chat
We're halfway through 2XKO Alpha Lab, our first playtest. Get ready to hear what we've learned so far and the feedback we've received.
What's in 2XKO Alpha Lab?
2XKO is starting its first at-home playtest: Alpha Lab. Get ready to learn more about the experience and how you can be part of it.
Swarm, Arena, and the Value of Game Modes
Between Swarm, Arena, Pengu's Party, and Ruination, it's been a busy time for game modes in League, TFT, and Wild Rift. Get ready to dive into the discussion and explore the value of these modes.
Dev Update: Heightened Hexperience
Join us for an outlook on what more hexciting things to expect and celebrate this year! Get ready for an exciting update and discover the future of the game.
Know Before You Go - 2XKO at Evo 2024
2XKO is coming to Evo 2024, July 19-21. Get ready for an exciting event and learn more about the demo, our booth schedule, and Alpha Lab priority access.
We're Taking a Break, BRB
It's time for our annual summer break! Get ready to relax and recharge as we take a break from the grind.
/Dev TFT: Inkborn Fables Learnings
A reflection on Inkborn Fables with our Director of Game Design, Riot Mort. Get ready to learn more about the development process and the insights gained.
Mid-Year Update 2024 | Dev Snapshot - LoR
Eric and Tyler provide a Dev Update encompassing past, present, and future content drops. Get ready to discover what's in store for LoR and the exciting updates ahead.
Hall of Legends: Faker
Watch the full documentary on Faker, celebrating his unbelievable and unfinished career. Get ready to be inspired by his journey and the impact he's had on the game.
We Asked TFT Devs Your Burning Questions | 5 Year Bash - TFT
To celebrate five whole years of Teamfight Tactics, we're asking longtime TFT devs your questions about Choncc lore, memorable patches, go-to tacticians, and more. Get ready for an insightful Q&A session!
Happy Pride!
We're celebrating Pride this year with new in-game content, an updated Pride playlist, and a community hub. Get ready to show your pride and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ gamers.
Keeping Our Community Healthy // Dev Updates
VALORANT Studio Head Anna Donlon shares her thoughts on the current state of player behavior in VALORANT and outlines upcoming changes aimed at making our community a better place. Get ready for an important discussion and learn more about our commitment to a healthy gaming environment.
Crafting Visual Effects in Teamfight Tactics - Super Art Power Hour...
Visual effects artists can do almost anything! We linked up with visual effects artist Jonathan Shishido for a speed run in building a celebration effect for TFT. Get ready to learn more about the process and gain insights
