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At the League of Legends World Championships, Riot Games unveiled League of Legends: New Dawn, an all-encompassing, large-scale update to League of Legends set to release in 2027.
The development team said at the League of Legends esports finals that League of Legends: New Dawn spans a modernized game client, refreshed Summoner’s Rift map and visuals, evolved gameplay, and new ways to experience players’ favorite champions.
The teaser video can be found here.
And here’s some highlights and announcements from Worlds:
- Bilibili Gaming (BLG), from China’s League of Legends Pro League (LPL), won the World Championships.
- The Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard featured live performances by MIYEON, SOYEON, Sophie Powers, Mimi Webb, Coco Jones, Vic Mensa and Sofía Reyes, from Riot Games’ virtual bands K/DA and True Damage. You can watch the Worlds Opening Ceremony here.
- LoL Esports also announced information about the 2027 and 2028 international competitive calendars. Full announcement details can be found in the article.
- First Stand: All In will be held in China after Split 1
- MSI 2027 will be held in Valencia, Spain
- Worlds 2027 will be held in Japan and South Korea, with the Swiss Stage in Nagoya, Japan, Quarterfinals and Semifinals at Suwon Convention Center in Suwon, South Korea, and Final at Seoul Arena in Seoul, South Korea
- First Stand 2028 will be held in SEA