Riot Games officially announced League of Legends Classic on June 26, 2026, getting ahead of a wave of dataminer leaks that had already surfaced champion artwork and assets from the game's Public Beta Environment. The announcement came through a comedic video starring executive producer Paul 'Pabro' Bellezza and League Studio head Andrei 'Meddler' van Roon on the official League of Legends account.
Confirmed features of LoL Classic
League of Legends Classic will recreate the early era of the game with several confirmed features: the level 1-to-30 progression system, the original Influence Points (IP) currency, the old stat-based rune and mastery systems, classic items like Heart of Gold and Deathfire Grasp, and pre-rework versions of champions on the original Summoner's Rift visuals. The mode is expected to include around 40 to 60 champions at launch and will feature its own battle pass and token system.
Full reveal at MSI 2026 Finals on July 11
Riot confirmed the full reveal of League Classic is coming on July 11, 2026, during the MSI Finals in Daejeon, South Korea. The mode will live inside the existing LoL client with modern technology powering it under the hood, meaning current system requirements will still apply. No official release date has been confirmed yet.
League of Legends Classic is the long-awaited return to the roots for millions of nostalgic players. The full reveal at MSI 2026 Finals on July 11 promises to be a landmark moment for the community.