League of Legends' new changes are weird, but still good, Fnatic says

“2025 will change League of Legends forever,” game director Pu ‘Pupulasers’ Liu said back in 2023. This is the year that the MOBA supposedly levels up: new lore-inspired Rifts, new modes, a new battle pass - the list goes on. Yet, as the excitement around Arcane Season 2 tapers off and the seasonal model continues to struggle, 2025 feels like it’s been more turbulent than transformative. The gacha-esque Sanctum continues to prove divisive, skin quality has been variable (with one being pulled entirely), and battle pass rewards - specifically the removal of Hextech Chests - have alienated long-time players. A glance at the game’s subreddit, or even X (formerly Twitter) paints a picture of discontent and concerns for the future. Continue reading League of Legends' new changes are weird, but still good, Fnatic says MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list

May 2, 2025 - 17:08

League of Legends' new changes are weird, but still good, Fnatic says

“2025 will change League of Legends forever,” game director Pu ‘Pupulasers’ Liu said back in 2023. This is the year that the MOBA supposedly levels up: new lore-inspired Rifts, new modes, a new battle pass - the list goes on. Yet, as the excitement around Arcane Season 2 tapers off and the seasonal model continues to struggle, 2025 feels like it’s been more turbulent than transformative. The gacha-esque Sanctum continues to prove divisive, skin quality has been variable (with one being pulled entirely), and battle pass rewards - specifically the removal of Hextech Chests - have alienated long-time players. A glance at the game’s subreddit, or even X (formerly Twitter) paints a picture of discontent and concerns for the future.

Continue reading League of Legends' new changes are weird, but still good, Fnatic says

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list