League of Legends will receive updated graphics and a new launcher in 2027

Legends itself. This means it will provide a fast and efficient method of applying updates and patches in the future. Additionally, Riot will also be creating a brand-new visual design for Summoner’s Rift, the playable map for both ranked and casual play. Additional information regarding this project is expected to be released throughout late 2026.

This large-scale update to the game, as described by Riot Games, is meant to help keep League of Legends relevant to new players as well as improve the onboarding experience for new players that join the League of Legends community. The studio has said that League of Legends has been having difficulty accomplishing the goal of attracting new players to join the community for a number of years now due to the overwhelming complexity of the game.