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League Classic Launches July 30! Recreating the Nostalgic Early LoL Environment for Today

League Classic Launches July 30! Recreating the Nostalgic Early LoL Environment for Today
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Riot Games, LLC launches a new gameplay experience, League of Legends Classic, (hereafter, League Classic), for the PC online game League of Legends, (hereafter, LoL) on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The developers readjusted the experience for modern gamers based on the game's initial environment, promising a nostalgic experience for long-time fans.

A Nostalgic Gaming Experience Returns! League Classic Launches July 30

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Riot Games announced that League Classic will arrive in LoL on Thursday, July 30, 2026. League Classic draws from the 2013 Season 3, gathering popular elements from LoL's early days and updating them for the modern era.

Over the years, LoL has evolved into a complex game with deep champion lore, skill expression, and increased mobility. However, many fans "miss the combat pace of that time." In response, the team adjusted League Classic to emphasize strategy by slowing down projectile speeds and dashes. Additionally, they improved map visuals, focusing on lighting, shadows, and textures to ensure high visibility even during intense combat.

Riot also detailed various other changes, additional features, and specifications. For more details, check out the League Classic official website.

Comments from Executive Producer Paul Bellezza

We have a deep attachment to League Classic. We have received requests from all of you for many years, and actually, many people within Riot also missed the atmosphere of LoL back then. It's very nostalgic. However, we are not just trying to recreate the past exactly as it was. We want to respond to what you are looking for while also delivering a new experience. The essence of League Classic lies in honoring the origin of the game. We want to make it feel nostalgic for those who have been playing since the beginning, as well as for those who have returned after a long time.

(Translated from Japanese)
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