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Riot Games to sunset League of Legends Classic mode in January 2027

Riot Games is discontinuing League of Legends Classic in January 2027, citing a rapid decline in player interest after its July launch. The company plans to reintroduce the mode in the future as a limited-time event, incorporating player feedback from its initial run. Riot will continue to add champions to the Classic mode through 2026 and implement temporary solutions for long wait times in certain regions. AI

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Riot Games to sunset League of Legends Classic mode in January 2027

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Riot will sunset League of Legends Classic in January 2027

    The throwback League of Legends Classic mode may reappear as a limited-time event in the future.