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Season 16 (2026) Patch Briefing: Demacia Era, Role Quests, and Ranked Overhauls
Riot’s Season 16 shake-up brings a Demacia theme, faster game starts, objective trims, new role quests, siege buffs, and big Ranked quality-of-life changes.
Draft Coach Briefing: LCK 2026 Roster Overhaul
Breaking down the biggest moves in the LCK offseason ahead of the Season Opening and Cup.
Draft Coach Briefing: Season 2026 Role Quests
Pro draft implications of the new role quests launching with Patch 26.01.
Faker sits down with South Korea’s Prime Minister for a rare esports policy talk
League of Legends icon Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok meets Prime Minister Kim Min-seok at the official residence to discuss the future of K-games, esports, and what the industry should build next.
Roster Watch: Gumayusi signs with Hanwha Life Esports
HLE confirms Gumayusi as its 2026 AD carry, finalizing a star-heavy lineup alongside Zeus, Kanavi, Zeka, and Delight.
The LCS is back: Riot retires the LTA name and restores NA’s league identity
After one season under the League of the Americas banner, Riot is bringing back the LCS (and CBLOL) as independent leagues in 2026—with simpler formats and clearer paths to internationals.
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