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League of Legends Classic mode global launch

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League of Legends Classic mode free global launch

Riot Games confirmed that proceeded with the free global launch of the permanent League of Legends Classic mode will as scheduled. On 28 July 2026 the company announced that players who already own the main game could access the mode directly from the Riot client without a separate account or download. The launch globally took place on 29 July 2026 at 17:00 CEST (8:00 PDT, 16:00 BST, 00:00 JST). The mode, which recreates early‑season content with JST), offering the original 60 champions and plus 20 additional champions selected by the community council, is available at no cost to anyone who already owns the main game and can be accessed directly from the Riot client without a separate account or download. council. The launch mode recreates early‑season content—original champions, items, runes, and maps—and includes modern quality‑of‑life upgrades such as spell buffering, optional WASD controls controls, and updated matchmaking, as well as a matchmaking. A free Classic Level system that unlocks runes, skins and other rewards. Optional rewards, while optional paid cosmetics remain available, available. The following day Riot confirmed that the mode was live and detailed its features: a dedicated development team will provide ongoing updates. Following separate nostalgic gameplay environment with 2012‑2013 champions (e.g., AP Sword Master, early‑version Fiora, Akali, Sion) and a Reddit‑driven backlash over early token‑based skin acquisition, Riot announced that all classic skins will be unlocked by default for every champion, making them free for all players. Community full recreation of the Season 3 item set. Player‑driven “Parliament” voting will continue to guide shape future champion additions, balance changes additions and further adjustments. balance changes. A dedicated development team will continue to provide updates.

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  1. 2026-07-31 07:54 UTC League of Legends Classic mode global launch
  2. 2026-07-29 08:49 UTC League of Legends Classic mode free global launch

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