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August 2026 State of the Game
We’re kicking off the August State of Riftbound and answering community questions.
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Give Back Bundle Funds Raised
The Give Back Bundle has officially wrapped and thanks to your support, we’ve raised an incredible $6.5M for the Riot Games Social Impact Fund!
Dev Update: Classic, Mayhem & More
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Dev Update: Classic, Mayhem & More
Pabro, Meddler, FeralPony, and Phreak talk about Classic, Mayhem, Hall of Legends, and more.
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League Classic Live Date
Any OG builds you’re looking forward to playing when League Classic is live in Patch 26.15?
Introducing Convergence Fest! TFT & Riftbound Combined
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Introducing Convergence Fest! TFT & Riftbound Combined
We’re delighted to introduce Convergence Fest, the combination of the TFT Vegas Open and the Riftbound North America Regional Championship.
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Call Your Shot | MSI 2026
Which of these players will call their shot and prove themselves at MSI this year?
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Patch 7.2 Preview - Episode 1
Here to whet your appetite for everything to come July 9th UTC: patch 7.2 - Feast On. Join David in this first episode of the Patch Preview to get an overview of the feast menu that’s to come and don’t forget to tune into Episode 2 on July 3rd UTC!
Summit Map Mogs // Dev Diaries - VALORANT
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Summit Map Mogs // Dev Diaries - VALORANT
The devs take us through philosophy and creative design for the newest Map based in China, Summit.
Dev Update: TFT's Incoming Tech Upgrade
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Dev Update: TFT's Incoming Tech Upgrade
We’re investing in TFT’s future by making some changes under the hood. Here’s what that means for us, and for you!
The Climb - New PVE Mode Reveal | 2XKO
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The Climb - New PVE Mode Reveal | 2XKO
Challenge deadly enemies and discover powerful augments in 2XKO's new PVE mode, playable June 9.
Drawing Zilean’s Forgotten Shrine
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Drawing Zilean’s Forgotten Shrine
Environment artist for TFT, Phillip Zhang, imagines what the real god of time’s shrine might have looked like in Set 17’s Realm of the Gods.
Mayhem, Ranked 5s & More | Dev Update - League of Legends
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Mayhem, Ranked 5s & More | Dev Update - League of Legends
Pabro, Meddler, Phlox, and Cadmus talk about ARAM: Mayhem, Ranked 5s, skins, MSI, and more.
You Are the Race | Wild Rift x Porsche
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You Are the Race | Wild Rift x Porsche
Not your opponents. Not the clock. You set your limits–and your speed. Prestige Select Neon Daredevil Kai’Sa and her custom Porsche hit the Rift April 30th UTC.
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2XKO @ Evo Japan 2026 Trailer
2WINz, ikoan, and poka defend their home turf at Evo Japan. Watch 2XKO’s next Major starting May 1.
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TFT Space Gods Set Trailer
Ready for some divine intervention? The very power of the cosmos can be yours – worship wisely. TFT’s latest set, Space Gods, has arrived. Play now!
Dev Update: Arena Updates & More
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Dev Update: Arena Updates & More
Pabro and Meddler talk about Season Two Pandemonium, gameplay changes, Arena updates, and more.
Riot Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list
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Riot Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list
This recognition reflects our focus on ensuring Riot the best place to make games and is thanks to the passion, creativity, and dedication Rioters bring to serve players every day.
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First Stand 2026
Make your moves. Change the game. Lead the charge. First Stand 2026, coming at you.
March Update 2026 | Dev Snapshot
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March Update 2026 | Dev Snapshot
Dev Snapshot dives into the latest release, With Friends Like These. The topics? A new champion, new challenges, new mechanics, and more!
Making a Zeus-inspired VALORANT Skin
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Making a Zeus-inspired VALORANT Skin
From pulling inspiration from cars to the unique white space on a rifle, Denis Lakhanov shows the process of designing a new VALORANT skin from beginning to end.
Masters Santiago: Know Before You Go
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Masters Santiago: Know Before You Go
Find out about all the updates, activities, and activations we’ll have at Masters Santiago!
EP3: Fortune’s Flight | Lunar Revel 2026
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EP3: Fortune’s Flight | Lunar Revel 2026
A wild ride with the Little Legends gets Prestige Chibi Valiant Sword Riven fired up for the festival.
2XKO Season 1 2026 Launch Trailer
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2XKO Season 1 2026 Launch Trailer
2XKO Season 1 hits January 20-21 with a new champion, Battle Pass, and more.
Patch 7.0 Preview - League of Legends: Wild Rift
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Patch 7.0 Preview - League of Legends: Wild Rift
Join Ke, John, and David in ringing in blossoming new beginnings. Be ready for a rearing Year of the Horse party with new champs on a new Rift January 22nd UTC when patch 7.0: Ionia Celebrations goes live.
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Dev Update: For Demacia
Pabro and Meddler talk about Season One 2026: Shyvana, lobby hostage intervention, and more.
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Riot Games Community Pact
TL;DR: These are our community standards across every Riot game [League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, League of Legends: Wild Rift, 2XKO, and Legends of Runeterra]
Heading Out For Winter Break 2025
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Heading Out For Winter Break 2025
Don’t worry, anti-cheat, security, and live operations teams are staggering their breaks to keep everything running smoothly.
Vanguard Security Update: Closing the Pre-Boot Gap
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Vanguard Security Update: Closing the Pre-Boot Gap
Vanguard is helping address a motherboard flaw that allows hidden pre-boot code injection. Some affected and restricted players will be prompted to update their motherboard.
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TFT Paris Open Anthem
Let’s shine together! Join the party and tune in to the TFT Paris Open Dec 12-14.
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TFT Dev Drop: Lore & Legends
Relive Runeterran history, play every region as a trait, and Unlock units with an all-new mechanic.
2025 Charity Voting Campaign Winners
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2025 Charity Voting Campaign Winners
These are the 29 nonprofits who received the most votes from their region in the 2025 campaign
Bringing League Champions to 2XKO’s Art - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 11
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Bringing League Champions to 2XKO’s Art - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 11
What would it take to bring the Noxian assassin into 2XKO’s current art style? Concept Lead Knight Zhang tackles that challenge in the latest episode of Super Art Power Hour.
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Happy 5th Anniversary
You are Wild Rift. And Wild Rift is you. Happy 5th anniversary to us.
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How 2XKO Handles Online Play
Here’s all the tech we’re using to make online play just as fair, fast, and fun as offline.
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Dev Doodles: ARAM
From player-made custom games to League’s first permanent mode, this is ARAM’s story.
Patch 6.3 Preview - League of Legends: Wild Rift
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Patch 6.3 Preview - League of Legends: Wild Rift
Join Ke, John, and some special friends for the biggest party of the year! We’re turning 5 and celebrating with WORLDS, Wild Rounds: SMASH, and MUCH MORE. Admire your Gilded Glory with patch 6.3 on October 23rd UTC.
Everything you need to know about Wild Rounds: SMASH
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Everything you need to know about Wild Rounds: SMASH
The community event of the year is right around the corner! Learn all about the event, where and how you can watch, and more.
EARN YOUR LEGACY | Worlds 2025
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EARN YOUR LEGACY | Worlds 2025
This is your legacy – if you can earn it. Welcome to Worlds 2025.
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Worlds 2025 Primer
Learn more about the 2025 League of Legends World Championship in China
Celebrating 15 Years of LoL Esports
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Celebrating 15 Years of LoL Esports
Celebrating 15 Years of LoL Esports with new Summoner’s Cup and Worlds Anthem featuring G.E.M.
Rioters Run the Set at Evo 2025
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Rioters Run the Set at Evo 2025
Rioters have been attending Evo for years – to compete in the massive open-bracket tournaments, cheer on their friends, or just take part in the annual celebration of the FGC.
September Update 2025 | Dev Snack Shop - LoR
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September Update 2025 | Dev Snack Shop - LoR
Dev Snack Shop gets cheesy as LoR Devs reveal the secret sauce behind Spirit Blossom and talk about the future over some pizza.
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How to buy Riftbound
Riftbound will be released in English on October 31, 2025. Players can buy Riftbound: Origins through local game stores or the Riot Games Store.
Know Before You Go - 2XKO at Evo 2025
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Know Before You Go - 2XKO at Evo 2025
Come find 2XKO at Evo 2025, August 1–3. Until then, get the details on the demo, events, and all the ways to experience 2XKO at Evo.
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2XKO Closed Beta Announcement
The 2XKO Closed Beta starts September 9, 2025. Read on for all the details.
Map Design in VALORANT - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 9
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Map Design in VALORANT - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 9
For this episode, we wrangled Diego, a Game Designer, and Michelle, a 3D Environment Artist, who both work on the VALORANT maps team. The challenge? Add a fiery twist to Abyss. To be specific, we’re talkin’ about the age-old video game staple: lava pits.
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Hall of Legends: Uzi
Introducing the latest inductee. Watch the full film presented by Mercedes-Benz.
Abilities, Smurfing, Replays, and More // Dev Updates - VALORANT
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Abilities, Smurfing, Replays, and More // Dev Updates - VALORANT
Learn more about how the team is approaching core topics like ability overload, smurfing, and more.
Celebrating Pride In Game and Out
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Celebrating Pride In Game and Out
From emotes in our games to donations for the future of LGBTQ+ representation in tech, here’s how we’re celebrating Pride month.
Making Splash Art in TFT - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 8
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Making Splash Art in TFT - Super Art Power Hour Ep. 8
In this episode of Super Art Power Hour we gave Valentine, a concept artist on Teamfight Tactics, a challenge. Her task: pick a Champ that doesn’t currently exist in TFT’s Set 14 Cyber City, then recreate them in the style of one of the set’s existing traits, all in under an hour.
Hall of Legends: Uzi | Trailer
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Hall of Legends: Uzi | Trailer
Introducing the latest inductee. Watch the full film presented by Mercedes-Benz on June 11.
Celebrating 5 Years of VALORANT
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Celebrating 5 Years of VALORANT
Anna Donlon reflects on VALORANT’s journey to 5 years and invites you to join us for many more.
Building Great Experiences for Players: A Never Ending Quest
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Building Great Experiences for Players: A Never Ending Quest
In this #DICE2025 talk, Marc Merrill (Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Riot Games) shares how Riot prioritizes taking the time necessary to create games and experiences right for players, how this player-first philosophy shapes every decision Riot makes, and why this simple–yet ultimately complex–approach makes game development a meaningful career path.
/Dev TFT: Into the Arcane Learnings
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/Dev TFT: Into the Arcane Learnings
Reflecting on Into the Arcane (and more) with Riot Mort, Riot Xtna, and a few other teammates.
FULL FEARLESS DRAFT UNLEASHED! First Stand Tournament 2025
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FULL FEARLESS DRAFT UNLEASHED! First Stand Tournament 2025
With League of Legends Esports’ first split complete, the best teams from the LCK, LPL, LTA, LCP, and LEC will converge in Seoul, South Korea, on March 10th to battle it out at the First Stand Tournament.
Riot and UVS to bring Project K to global players
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Riot and UVS to bring Project K to global players
We are working with UVS Games to bring Project K, our League of Legends physical trading card came, to players around the world
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FST 2025 Primer
Everything you need to know about the newest LoL Esports international event.
Dawn of the Duelist // VALORANT Masters Bangkok Cinematic
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Dawn of the Duelist // VALORANT Masters Bangkok Cinematic
In the heart of Thailand, where pros turn into masters, this is the Dawn of the Duelist. The top 8 teams from around the world will be stepping up to the international stage and battle it out to prove they have what it takes to become number one.
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Masters Bangkok: EYNTK
Find out the details of the first global event of the 2025 VCT Season!
Celebrating the Year of the Snake
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Celebrating the Year of the Snake
League, Wild Rift, TFT, and VALORANT are all celebrating the new year in their own way
The Bridge Between | Lunar Revel 2025 Cinematic - League of Legends
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The Bridge Between | Lunar Revel 2025 Cinematic - League of Legends
The year of the snake begins with a bang. Mythmaker Cassiopeia, Jarvan IV, and Nami guide their spirit companions home—but Mythmaker Jhin has his own plan for the festivities.
Welcome to Noxus | Dev Update - League of Legends
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Welcome to Noxus | Dev Update - League of Legends
Pabro and Meddler are joined by other members of the League dev team to talk about everything in Season One 2025: a new champion, a champion update, modes, skins, esports, and more. Welcome to Season One. Welcome to Noxus.
What’s New for Season 2025 // Dev Updates - VALORANT
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What’s New for Season 2025 // Dev Updates - VALORANT
Andy and the dev team are here to welcome you to a new year of VALORANT—VAL’s 5th year! Watch to find out what the devs are cooking up in their areas of the game for the start of 2025 and beyond.
Welcome to Season 2025 - VALORANT
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Welcome to Season 2025 - VALORANT
Studio Head, Anna Donlon, stops by to share some feels as VALORANT heads into its 5th year—a time for reflection, evolution, and dedication to all of you. Welcome to Season 2025. GL HF.
Introducing Project K: The League of Legends Trading Card Game
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Introducing Project K: The League of Legends Trading Card Game
Meet Project K: the immersive League of Legends TCG we’re designing for everyone who loves card games, collecting, and connecting with friends across the table.
TFT Dev Drop: 6-Costs Enter Into the Arcane I Dev Video - TFT
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TFT Dev Drop: 6-Costs Enter Into the Arcane I Dev Video - TFT
If you felt like someone was missing from Into the Arcane, that’s because they were. Three ultra-powerful 6-costs are about to enter the Convergence. And just like they did in Arcane, they’re completely changing the game.
Nightmare on Reroll Street: Part 2 | Into the Arcane Launch Cinematic
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Nightmare on Reroll Street: Part 2 | Into the Arcane Launch Cinematic
With family by your side, even the impossible can seem possible. Play TFT’s latest set, Into the Arcane, and reimagine the fates of your favorite characters from the show. Patch 14.24 brings new champions and more on Dec 11!
Arcane Season 2 Across Our Games
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Arcane Season 2 Across Our Games
What League, TFT, VALORANT, Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra are doing to celebrate Arcane’s final season.
Jinx Gameplay Sneak Peek | 2XKO
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Jinx Gameplay Sneak Peek | 2XKO
Jinx joins 2XKO with an updated arsenal of deadly weapons, traps, and explosions.
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TFT Goes Into the Arcane
Check out how Teamfight Tactics lets you relive, rewrite, and replay the events of Arcane.
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Champion Insights: Ambessa
How our favorite mother came to dominate the RIft.
/Dev TFT: Magic n' Mayhem Learnings
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/Dev TFT: Magic n' Mayhem Learnings
A reflection on Magic n' Mayhem with our Director of Game Design, Riot Mort.
Find a Worlds 2024 Watch Party Near You
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Find a Worlds 2024 Watch Party Near You
Worlds is better with friends. Here’s how you can find a place to watch Worlds in-person with other players
Thunderdome: Inside Riot Games’ 48-Hour Hackathon
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Thunderdome: Inside Riot Games’ 48-Hour Hackathon
Since the first in 2012, Thunderdome has come a long way. 1,500+ Rioters from 20+ offices participated this year. But it still begs the question… Why do we do it?
Riot Tech Interns 2024 Part 2: Aurora, VAL on Console, and skin...
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Riot Tech Interns 2024 Part 2: Aurora, VAL on Console, and skin...
Three Riot tech interns share their experiences working on an improvement to channel abilities, agent gear objectives for VALORANT on console, and an internal tool for animation picking on skins.
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LoL Player Days
Everything you need to know about the upcoming community celebration.
Inside Riot
Vanguard x VALORANT
How the anti-cheat team continues to evolve as cheaters do.
Inside Riot
The Return of Thunderdome
After a brief hiatus, it’s Thunderdome time once again. Here’s why we carve out time for our take on a 48-hour hackathon.
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Worlds 2024 Primer
Learn more about the 2024 League of Legends World Championship in Europe
Honor, Skins & More | Dev Update - League of Legends
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Honor, Skins & More | Dev Update - League of Legends
Meddler and Pabro answer questions on modes, skins, honor, Vanguard, matchmaking, Yuumi, and more.
How’s 2XKO Alpha Lab Going? - Dev Chat
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How’s 2XKO Alpha Lab Going? - Dev Chat
We’re halfway through 2XKO Alpha Lab, our first playtest. Here’s what we’ve heard so far.
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What’s in 2XKO Alpha Lab?
2XKO is starting its first at-home playtest: Alpha Lab. Read on to learn more.
Swarm, Arena, and the Value of Game Modes
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Swarm, Arena, and the Value of Game Modes
Between Swarm, Arena, Pengu’s Party, and Ruination, it’s been a busy time for game modes in League, TFT, and Wild Rift. Let’s talk about em.
Dev Update: Heightened Hexperience
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Dev Update: Heightened Hexperience
Join us for an outlook on what more hexciting things to expect and celebrate this year!
Know Before You Go - 2XKO at Evo 2024
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Know Before You Go - 2XKO at Evo 2024
2XKO is coming to Evo 2024, July 19–21. Get details on the demo, our booth schedule, Alpha Lab priority access, and more.
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We’re Taking a Break, BRB
It’s time for our annual summer break. Because sunburns beat burnout any day.
/Dev TFT: Inkborn Fables Learnings
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/Dev TFT: Inkborn Fables Learnings
A reflection on Inkborn Fables with our Director of Game Design, Riot Mort.
Mid-Year Update 2024 | Dev Snapshot - LoR
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Mid-Year Update 2024 | Dev Snapshot - LoR
Eric and Tyler provide a Dev Update encompassing past, present and future content drops to come.
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Hall of Legends: Faker
Watch the full documentary on Faker, celebrating his unbelievable and unfinished career.
We Asked TFT Devs Your Burning Questions | 5 Year Bash - TFT
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We Asked TFT Devs Your Burning Questions | 5 Year Bash - TFT
To celebrate five whole years of Teamfight Tactics, we’re taking a moment to ask longtime TFT devs your questions about Choncc lore, memorable patches, go-to tacticians, and more.
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Happy Pride!
We’re celebrating this year with new in-game content, an updated Pride playlist, and a community hub where you all can show your pride.
Keeping Our Community Healthy // Dev Updates
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Keeping Our Community Healthy // Dev Updates
VALORANT Studio Head Anna Donlon shares her thoughts on the current state of player behavior in VALORANT and outlines some of the upcoming changes aimed at making our community a better place for all.
Crafting Visual Effects in Teamfight Tactics - Super Art Power Hour...
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Crafting Visual Effects in Teamfight Tactics - Super Art Power Hour...
Visual effects artists can do anything they want! Well, almost anything. We linked up with visual effects artist Jonathan Shishido for a speed run in building a celebration effect for TFT to experience the entire process from start to finish. He was also kind enough to share some tips and advice for anyone interested in learning more about visual effects work or working in games.
Constellations | Launch Video - Legends of Runeterra
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Constellations | Launch Video - Legends of Runeterra
Power is written in the stars. Constellations has come to Legends of Runeterra, and with it comes Path of Champions biggest update yet! Watch to learn who the stars have blessed with Level 6 Star Power.
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TFT’s 5-Year Bash!
TFT’s 5th Birthday is just around the corner, and everyone is invited to celebrate, including all of our past sets!
Map Rotations, Replays, and More // Dev Updates - VALORANT
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Map Rotations, Replays, and More // Dev Updates - VALORANT
Anna and Andy stop by with some VALORANT leadership news, and then hand things over to some members of the dev team for updates on map rotations, balance, skins, and REPLAYS?! We’ll be back with more Dev Updates later this year.
Update on 2021 Lawsuit Against Riot & Former CEO
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Update on 2021 Lawsuit Against Riot & Former CEO
Arbitrator overseeing Sharon O'Donnell Vs Riot Games Inc., Et Al. finds all claims in the January 2021 lawsuit against Riot Games and our former CEO, Nicolo Laurent, were unfounded.
Know Before You Go - 2XKO at EVO Japan
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Know Before You Go - 2XKO at EVO Japan
2XKO is coming to EVO Japan 2024, April 27–29. Get details on how to play the demo, our booth schedule, and more.
How to Play 2XKO - EVO Japan 2024
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How to Play 2XKO - EVO Japan 2024
We’re bringing a new demo to EVO Japan 2024, April 27–29. If you’re attending, brush up on basic controls, combos, and tag mechanics with the beginner’s guide below.
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MSI 2024 Primer
Learn more about the 2024 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in Chengdu.
Advancing the Esports and Player Experience in MENA
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Advancing the Esports and Player Experience in MENA
We’ll see League and TFT played at the Esports World Cup, localize League of Legends in Arabic, and launch servers in the Middle East this year
Devs Spill the Beans: Skarner’s New Lore | Dev Video - LoL
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Devs Spill the Beans: Skarner’s New Lore | Dev Video - LoL
Senior narrative writer Elyse “Riot apothecarie” Lemoine talks about elevating Skarner to new heights, his role within Ixtal, and how he injects a new kind of horror in Runeterra.
Adjusting our LoL Esports Strategy
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Adjusting our LoL Esports Strategy
Sharing our new business model for teams in the LCS, LEC, and LCK designed to create more predictable revenue for teams and a path to long-term sustainability.
Dev Update: Gameplay, Vanguard & More
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Dev Update: Gameplay, Vanguard & More
Riot Brightmoon, Pupulasers, and Phroxzon discuss the gameplay changes, Vanguard, bots, and skins.
2XKO Social Media Wallpaper Kit
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2XKO Social Media Wallpaper Kit
Can’t wait to play? Get a little bit closer with 2XKO wallpapers for your desktop, phone, and social media profile.
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Bandle Tale - Available Now!
With your unique knitting magic and unflappable spirit, enlist the help of new friends, restore the portals, and reunite Bandle City once more!
Introducing the 2024 VCT Team Capsules // Skin Reveal Trailer - VAL
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Introducing the 2024 VCT Team Capsules // Skin Reveal Trailer - VAL
Make Game Night, Team Night. Rep your favorite VALORANT esports team with the all-new VCT team capsules, featuring a unique gun buddy, spray, player card, and Classic skin, designed in partnership with the VCT 2024 teams.
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Happy Year of the Dragon!
The arrival of the Dragon is a cause for big celebrations all over the world. We don’t want to miss the chance to mark this occasion with plenty of goodies on the Rift!
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Dragon Lantern - Skin Feature
The Year of the Dragon gave us the perfect occasion to marry cultural significance with some awesome designs for our Dragon Lantern Skin. Here’s a little sneak peek at what that process looked like!
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State of the Game 2024
A sit-down with Riot leaders, touching on key points from LoR's history and giving players a peek at its future.
Dev Update: Patch Cadence, Themes & Exciting Additions
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Dev Update: Patch Cadence, Themes & Exciting Additions
As the new year’s kicking off we want to share some of the exciting things coming your way. Sit down with David Xu, Wild Rift Product Lead, to look back on 2023 and get excited about what the Rift will have to offer in 2024!
Changes at Riot and the Road Ahead
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Changes at Riot and the Road Ahead
Here’s what these changes mean for our games and what players can expect from us going forward.
Riot’s Korea Office and the Cultural Heritage Protection Project
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Riot’s Korea Office and the Cultural Heritage Protection Project
Since Riot’s Korea office opened in 2011, Rioters have worked alongside the Cultural Heritage Administration to support, protect, and restore Korea’s cultural heritage
Dev Update: One Runeterra & Arcane Season 2
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Dev Update: One Runeterra & Arcane Season 2
As the new year’s kicking off we want to share some of the exciting things coming your way. Join Andrei “Meddler” van Roon, Head of League Studio, for our Wild Rift 2024 outlook on the League ecosystem, Arcane Season 2, and other news!
Introducing the Hall of Legends
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Introducing the Hall of Legends
Throughout history, we saw players ascend to the highest levels. But now, a new tier is born.
Riot and HP Team Up on New Global Partnership
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Riot and HP Team Up on New Global Partnership
HP’s industry-leading brands OMEN and HyperX are joining forces with Riot to power esports events and collaborate on future products
Talking Tactics: TFT's First Set Revival
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Talking Tactics: TFT's First Set Revival
The devs behind the revival of Return to the Stars talk about why it’s back and what’s updated!
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Arcane: Season 2 First Look
A nightmarish augmentation. Brace yourself for Season 2 of Arcane, coming November 2024.
Season 2024 Look Ahead: Champions, Modes, Arcane & More | Dev Video
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Season 2024 Look Ahead: Champions, Modes, Arcane & More | Dev Video
Riot Brightmoon and Meddler are joined by members of the League team to discuss Ranked, champions, Arcane, champion mastery, modes, anti cheat, skins, and esports in 2024. Including a sneak peak at Arcane season 2, a tease about the new game mode, and a preview of the Season Start 2024 cinematic. Welcome to Season 2024.
The Winners of the 2023 Charity Voting Campaign
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The Winners of the 2023 Charity Voting Campaign
84 charities, 28 regions, $4.5M, and 589,000 player votes. Here are the charities players voted to support during the 2023 campaign
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A View to Worlds
A viewer's guide for LoR Worlds 2023 to assist new viewers navigating the event
REMIX RUMBLE ft. Steve Aoki (Official Music Video) | Teamfight Tactics
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REMIX RUMBLE ft. Steve Aoki (Official Music Video) | Teamfight Tactics
Choncc’s in it for the fun. Pengu’s in it for the fame. Neither is backing down. Yasuo, Yorick, Jhin, and Bard take center stage at the wildest music festival in the Convergence. Meanwhile Gnar, Twitch, Amumu, and more put on a show of their own! This is Remix Rumble.
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There’s No Place Like League
Looking back at the highlights of the 2023 season from Season Start through the Worlds Final
Reworking the Riot ID Transition Plan
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Reworking the Riot ID Transition Plan
We’re moving from Summoner Names to Riot IDs but making some changes to the rollout
TFT Dev Drop: Remix Rumble I Dev Video - Teamfight Tactics
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TFT Dev Drop: Remix Rumble I Dev Video - Teamfight Tactics
In TFT’s newest set, you’re the DJ. Field traits like K/DA, HEARTSTEEL, and Pentakill, make powerful Headliners the star of your board, and create your own custom remix.
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Dev For a Day: Rusticles
Sit down with Rusticles who collaborated with the whole LoR team to bring to life his design and tell his story through the card game we all love.
HEARTSTEEL - PARANOIA ft. BAEKHYUN, tobi lou, ØZI, and Cal Scruby...
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HEARTSTEEL - PARANOIA ft. BAEKHYUN, tobi lou, ØZI, and Cal Scruby...
Watch the music video for “PARANOIA” by HEARTSTEEL Kayn, Ezreal, Sett, Yone, K’Sante, and Aphelios.
Planting Trees and Taking Drakes at Worlds 2023
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Planting Trees and Taking Drakes at Worlds 2023
We’re putting the Worlds Event Pass to work for reforestation and working with AWS to expand safe water access during Worlds 2023.
Transitioning from Summoner Names to Riot IDs
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Transitioning from Summoner Names to Riot IDs
This updates player name terminology to better reflect the current world of League of Legends, creates more fluidity between Riot games, and streamlines how names work from a tech perspective.
Dev Update: Champs, Lore & More
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Dev Update: Champs, Lore & More
Riot Brightmoon, Meddler, and guests are back with an update on champs, lore, Quickplay, and more.
The Making of Riot’s New Home in Seattle
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The Making of Riot’s New Home in Seattle
An expert team of designers who create Riot’s offices have been working on the new office for years. Here’s some insight into their process and how it will impact the Rioters who work there.
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Riot Client Game Hubs
Stay connected with relevant content and experiences with new Game Hubs.
Wild Rift Third Year Global Anniversary Celebrations
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Wild Rift Third Year Global Anniversary Celebrations
We’re gearing up for our Global Anniversary and can’t wait to celebrate you! To kick off the festivities, our Power Spike Gallery is now live! Submit your creations to unlock anniversary rewards! Also learn about some of the other festivities and goodies we have in store!
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Update on Our CEO Transition
Following our CEO announcement in May, Nicolo Laurent and Dylan Jadeja have worked closely together over the past four months to ensure a smooth leadership transition for Riot.
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Worlds 2023 Primer
Learn more about the 2023 League of Legends World Championship in South Korea.
SUNSET // Official Map Trailer - VALORANT
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SUNSET // Official Map Trailer - VALORANT
The long road to Los Angeles ends here. See VALORANT’s first foray into this vibrant new map set in Gekko’s stomping grounds.
How We Celebrated Pride 2023 at Riot
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How We Celebrated Pride 2023 at Riot
From working with community artists to pie-inspired donations, here’s how we celebrated Pride Month in June.
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Project L @ Evo 2023 Recap
Why go to Evo? It’s pretty simple: your feedback really is important to us.
Mid-Year Update 2023 | Dev Snapshot - Legends of Runeterra
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Mid-Year Update 2023 | Dev Snapshot - Legends of Runeterra
Game Director Dave Guskin is back with another Dev Snapshot. Watch to learn more about what we've seen and heard from you all so far in 2023, and for a look at where LoR is headed.
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Arena: Making a New Mode
We've got your ringside seats for a behind-the-scenes look at how we made League's new 2v2v2v2 mode, Arena.
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Introducing Duo Play
Tom and Shaun show off duo play and the evolution of Project L, Riot’s upcoming 2D tag fighter.
How Underdogs Made League of Legends History | DRX The Rise
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How Underdogs Made League of Legends History | DRX The Rise
Presented by Red Bull Media House in Partnership with Riot Games. Entering Worlds 2022, nobody expected Deft and DRX to make it past the Play-In stage. However, their past record would not keep the determined LCK team from hoping for victory and enjoying themselves along the way. Join us as we retrace DRX’s journey from underdogs to defeating the game’s greatest teams to become the World Champions of League of Legends Esports.
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Shipping Xbox Game Pass
A technical look at how Riot’s Player Platform team helped to ship our Xbox Game Pass partnership.
API at Riot Takes Center Stage for AAPI Heritage Month
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API at Riot Takes Center Stage for AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month began with a Night Market and ended with conversations about API communities at Riot and the impact of representation
The Tournament Begins: Soul Fighter 2023
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The Tournament Begins: Soul Fighter 2023
Soul Fighter is bringing new modes, champions, stories, and skins to League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra.
Celebrating Pride with the Community
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Celebrating Pride with the Community
See what’s available in game and hear from seven community artists who created unique art around our IP for Pride Month.
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CONV/RGENCE - Available Now!
Run, leap, and slide your way through the streets of Zaun. Encounter champions, face down enemies, and locate never-before-seen sides of the Undercity.
Background Patching is coming to Riot Client
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Background Patching is coming to Riot Client
Keep your games up to date and ready to play when you are, starting with VALORANT and expanding to other games in the future.
New Emotes for a Discord Birthday Present
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New Emotes for a Discord Birthday Present
As thanks to the moderators who help to make Discord the platform of choice for gamers, Riot has created a new pack of emotes specifically for mods.
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Announcing Our Next CEO
We’re proud to announce that our current global president, Dylan Jadeja, will become our next CEO later this year.
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2022 Annual Impact Report
This report shows our progress as we climb the mountain toward a future for Riot, the gaming industry, and players.
Building the Future of Sport at Riot Games
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Building the Future of Sport at Riot Games
John Needham, President of Esports at Riot Games, lays out his game plan toward building a sustainable future for the esports industry
The Mageseeker - Available Now!
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The Mageseeker - Available Now!
The Mageseeker is an action RPG set in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas and wield the chains that once bound you to liberate Demacia from tyranny.
Looking Back on Women’s History Month 2023
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Looking Back on Women’s History Month 2023
We celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting panels with women leaders, holding events to bring people together, and sharing women’s stories across Riot.
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Champion Insights: Milio
“Awww, so cute!” - You, until the late-game teamfight
Amplifying Black Voices for Black History Month
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Amplifying Black Voices for Black History Month
Riot Noir, our RIG for Black Rioters, spent the month highlighting Black culture, inspiring the next generation, and amplifying Black stories in gaming.
Celebrating Lunar New Year In-Game and Out
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Celebrating Lunar New Year In-Game and Out
As Runeterra Celebrates Lunar Revel, Rioters Around the World Come Together for Lunar New Year.
LoL Esports: Season Kickoff & State of the Game
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LoL Esports: Season Kickoff & State of the Game
Check out the latest announcements and what is in store for LoL Esports in 2023 by watching the Season Kickoff & State of the Game video.
The Brink of Infinity | Season 2023 Cinematic - League of Legends
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The Brink of Infinity | Season 2023 Cinematic - League of Legends
Year after year, we stand together at the edge of a new beginning. Inspired by the words and deeds of the champions who came before. It's time to make your mark—Season 2023 has arrived.
/dev chat: Player Behavior | Dev Video - League of Legends
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/dev chat: Player Behavior | Dev Video - League of Legends
Timtammonster and Zero Impact discuss player behavioral systems in League. They talk about text chat moderation/muting and other changes shipped in 2022, goals for 2023, and their dreams for League’s community.
Season 2023 | LoL Pls - League of Legends
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Season 2023 | LoL Pls - League of Legends
Welcome to Season 2023. Riot Brightmoon shares an update on skins and thematics, Riot Auberaun talks about changes to Ranked, and Riot Lexical gives a sneak peak at some upcoming champions.
REVELATION // Episode 6 Cinematic - VALORANT
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REVELATION // Episode 6 Cinematic - VALORANT
From darkness, revelation. Uncover the wonders of a forgotten world in Episode 6: REVELATION. Kicking off Jan 10, 2023.
Season 2023 Kickoff | The Madness is the Hype
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Season 2023 Kickoff | The Madness is the Hype
Get ready for an all new adrenaline packed event featuring 9 regions over 2 days. Watch Season 2023 Kickoff on lolesports.com on January 10 + 11.
Riot is Taking a Break to End the Year
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Riot is Taking a Break to End the Year
We’re taking a break for the holidays and wanted to take this time to reflect on all the big moments from 2022.
Re:presenting at AWS re:Invent
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Re:presenting at AWS re:Invent
Earlier this month, nearly a hundred Rioters traveled to Las Vegas to attend AWS re:Invent, a weeklong conference hosted by AWS for the global cloud computing community.
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Now Streaming on Riot Mobile
Watch your favorite players live on-the-go with Riot Mobile!
Vote For the Cause You Want to Support!
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Vote For the Cause You Want to Support!
Riot Games Social Impact Fund has allotted over $6M to 84 charities in 28 regions. Your vote helps decide who gets the most.
/dev: Gameplay Basics & Tag in Project L
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/dev: Gameplay Basics & Tag in Project L
Executive producer Tom Cannon and game director Shaun Rivera give an in-depth look at Project L’s gameplay and tag systems.
Black Leaders Take Central Stage at AfroTech 2022
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Black Leaders Take Central Stage at AfroTech 2022
Members of Riot Noir came together to network, build community, and connect with Black leaders across gaming and tech
No Room for 1v5s: Ending the Hero Mentality in Game Dev
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No Room for 1v5s: Ending the Hero Mentality in Game Dev
Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent shares his thoughts on the importance of recharging, his own paternity leave, and Riot’s approach to work-life balance.
LoL & TFT Will be Published by Riot Games in Southeast Asia
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LoL & TFT Will be Published by Riot Games in Southeast Asia
After a 12 year partnership with Garena, Riot will self-publish League and TFT in Southeast Asia. Here’s how it will impact players and how to transition your account.
The Team That Makes the Worlds 2022 Broadcast Happen...
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The Team That Makes the Worlds 2022 Broadcast Happen...
Putting together the global broadcast for Worlds 2022 takes a combination of talent from folks with backgrounds in music, sports, entertainment, and more.
How Riot Delivers a Global Broadcast for Worlds 2022
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How Riot Delivers a Global Broadcast for Worlds 2022
Worlds 2022 has seen intense LPL vs. LCK matches, Faker and T1, LCS teams playing poorly, and so much more. Here’s how the League of Legends Esports broadcast comes together.
Riot and IDEO Launch Open Innovation Challenge
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Riot and IDEO Launch Open Innovation Challenge
The Designing for Digital Thriving Challenge will champion responsible design practices that foster healthy, inclusive communities in a rapidly changing digital world.
More Than a Label: Priscila Queiroz
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More Than a Label: Priscila Queiroz
For Latin American Heritage Month, we are telling stories of Rioters in Riot Unidos. First up, Priscila who has made a career out of curating communities and passion.
Q and A with some of our VALORANT leaders
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Q and A with some of our VALORANT leaders
We asked a group of VALORANT leaders why they joined the team, what they're excited about for the future, and plenty more.
Global Service Month 2022: From São Paulo to Shanghai
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Global Service Month 2022: From São Paulo to Shanghai
Rioters Around the World came together to give back to their local communities by painting murals, cleaning beaches, becoming mentors, and so much more.
Arcane Honored with Four Emmy® Awards
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Arcane Honored with Four Emmy® Awards
Our hit Netflix Series from Riot Games and Fortiche Production becomes the first-ever video game IP to win a Series Emmy® for Outstanding Animated Series
Riot is joining forces with Take This
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Riot is joining forces with Take This
We will provide funding and resources to the nonprofit dedicated to increasing support for mental health in gaming
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Bug Blog: Esports Trade Issue
We will be walking you through a recent bug that was impacting our competitive leagues, and how we dove deep into one of League of Legends’ most legacy pieces of technology to mitigate it.
Riot Games Internship Study Guide Vol. 1
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Riot Games Internship Study Guide Vol. 1
On Posting Day, Riot Games US Summer Internships will open with applications. We brought previous Riot Interns to share their story.
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An Update on Player Dynamics
The numbers behind reports in our games and some things we are working on to make our games safer, more inclusive, more fair, and more fun.
The Grand Opening of the SoLa Technology and Entrepreneurship Center
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The Grand Opening of the SoLa Technology and Entrepreneurship Center
Funded in part by a $2.25M donation from Riot, the new center aims to inspire and develop the next generation of Black and Brown game developers, esports players, and tech professionals.
Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Maria Pentinen
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Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Maria Pentinen
A gamer her entire life, Maria talks about what video games mean to her, what being an ally looks like, and her path throughout her career.
Looking Back, and Forward, at Pride 2022
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Looking Back, and Forward, at Pride 2022
Around the world and at Riot, Pride is a year-round celebration. Here’s what we did for Pride and what we are continuing to do.
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/dev: Illaoi in Project L
Bringing the Kraken Priestess to a fighting game.
Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 2
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Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 2
Find all the outfit details for each member of this year's class in the second part of the official Star Guardian cosplay guide!
Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 1
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Star Guardian Cosplay Guide: Part 1
Find all the outfit details for each member of this year's class in part 1 of this official Star Guardian cosplay guide!
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We’re Taking a Break, BRB
It’s time for our annual summer break because sunburns beat burn out anyday
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2021 Social Impact Report
A look at how Riot was able to help mobilize communities and platforms in 2021 to create ripple effects far beyond our office walls or digital spaces.
Choosing our lane: 2022 so far
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Choosing our lane: 2022 so far
Reflections from Riot’s CEO on in-person collaboration, our all-company trip to Barcelona, results of queue dodge, and more
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Celebrating Pride Together
We’re celebrating Pride in-game and out, here’s what you can expect throughout Pride month.
Two Riot Initiatives Honored by Fast Company
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Two Riot Initiatives Honored by Fast Company
VALORANT Game Changers and the Sentinels of Light campaign have been named to the World Changing Ideas list in 2022
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Women's History Month
Women's History Month In March, Rioters from around the world came together to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Black History Month Recap
In February, Rioters came together to celebrate Black History Month and shine a light on the Black community in gaming.
Getting Into the Guts of Berserk
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Getting Into the Guts of Berserk
We'll cover how we went from a hacky prototype spell to a game-changing ultimate that’s built to last.
Riot is going AFK for a week in March
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Riot is going AFK for a week in March
We’re holding a series of company-wide meetings to connect, reflect, and discuss our goals.
Riot Games Expands Publishing Business Into Asia Pacific
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Riot Games Expands Publishing Business Into Asia Pacific
With a focus on hyperlocal publishing, Riot expands its Southeast Asia business to Asia Pacific, including Japan and new offices in India, Philippines, Indonesia/Malaysia and Thailand.
The Call | Season 2022 Cinematic – League of Legends
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The Call | Season 2022 Cinematic – League of Legends
For the fallen. For the deserted. For the downtrodden. And for those who will rise again. Season 2022 is here. How will you answer the Call?
/dev: The Latest on Udyr's VGU
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/dev: The Latest on Udyr's VGU
An update on Udyr’s VGU, including character modeling, animation, visual effects, and concept art.
Spark - NEON Agent Trailer // VALORANT
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Spark - NEON Agent Trailer // VALORANT
Welcome to VALORANT, Neon. Our newest Manila-born Agent is sprinting onto the scene with Episode 4: Disruption. Lace up and get ready.
Wild Rift in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends: Wild Rift
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Wild Rift in Season 2022 | Dev Video – League of Legends: Wild Rift
Uncover the newest Wild Rift updates, skins, and events for Season 2022. Look forward to new gameplay changes with the Elemental Rift, as well as new champions—including Sett and Yuumi.
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RiotX Arcane: Until Next Time
Thank you to everyone who has watched Arcane and for making this an unforgettable moment. We’ve never been more excited about the future.
Project L /dev: Finding our Game
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Project L /dev: Finding our Game
As part of Undercity Nights, we’re sharing an update on Riot’s upcoming fighting game.
Filipino American History Month Recap
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Filipino American History Month Recap
To celebrate Filipino American History Month, Filipinos At Riot hosted activities centered around this year’s theme: A Quest for Emergence.
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Undercity Nights Takes Over
It’s time to cross the bridge from Piltover to experience Undercity Nights. From rewards to competition, here’s what we have planned.
Riot Games Presents: Your Hobby Could Make For The Perfect Career
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Riot Games Presents: Your Hobby Could Make For The Perfect Career
Kahlief Adams (Program Manager for D&I) moderated a discussion for Afrotech World 2021 between REL Hunt (Marketing Creative Director, VALORANT) and Dwayne Sands (Software Engineer) about their journeys into gaming, the importance of finding community, and how Riot Noir has been a supportive network for them since coming to Riot.
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Happy Progress Days!
It’s Progress Day in Piltover and our games are joining in on the festivities.
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Welcome to RiotX Arcane
Celebrate Arcane’s release with us through games, events, rewards, and more!
Prime Gaming and Riot Games Team Up to Bring In-Game Content
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Prime Gaming and Riot Games Team Up to Bring In-Game Content
Amazon Prime members can claim in-game offers for League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, and League of Legends: Wild Rift, and emotes for Esports competitions
Riot’s Global Service Month 2021
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Riot’s Global Service Month 2021
Rioters around the world served their local communities during Global Service Month 2021
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Queue Dodge
We’ve designed Queue Dodge to help self-identified mismatches move on in an open, positive, and constructive way.
The Art of Spell Casting, Part 2
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The Art of Spell Casting, Part 2
In this two-part series, we explore the technology behind Hwei's unique spell casting paradigm. It took many ideas and iterations before we landed on a solution that makes Hwei’s spell casting feel precise and fluid, and allows&n…
The Art of Spell Casting, Part 1
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The Art of Spell Casting, Part 1
In this two-part series, we explore the technology behind Hwei's unique spell casting paradigm. It took many ideas and iterations before we landed on a solution that makes Hwei’s spell casting feel precise and fluid, and allows player…
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Reviving Nexus Blitz
In this article, we explore some of the challenges the team faced when reviving the Nexus Blitz game mode this year, from upgrading older systems to making them more accessible for future developers.