Riot Video games is reportedly engaged on a serious overhaul of League of Legends — internally known as ‘League Subsequent’ — with a launch goal of 2027.
In line with a report from Bloomberg by online game reporter Cecilia D’Anastasio, the mission was described by 5 present and former workers as the largest replace within the recreation’s historical past, with plans reportedly together with a broad refresh of the title’s visuals and underlying know-how.
The report particulars that Riot aimed to re-imagine the sport’s visible aesthetic — together with champions, the person interface, and battle arenas — in an effort to attraction to new gamers, whereas additionally remodeling the technical foundations to make it simpler to ship updates.
The report additionally famous Riot had lately added new keyboard controls which may be simpler for newer gamers to undertake. On the similar time, inner reorganisation had been introduced to workers, whereas a Riot spokesperson declined to touch upon the plans.
VALORANT reportedly generates extra income than League of Legends
Riot Video games primarily generates income from League of Legends via the sale of beauty objects and different digital content material. Regardless of its continued scale, Bloomberg reported that League of Legends’ playerbase has declined lately, in line with sources. The report added that VALORANT — Riot’s tactical shooter — now generates extra income for the writer.
