Riot Games Announces End of League of Legends Classic Mode in January 2027
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic will be taken offline at the end of Season 3 in January 2027. According to the developer, the decision comes after most players moved back to other areas of League of Legends. Cosmetic microtransactions purchased for the mode will be refunded in Riot Points, and planned champions such as Volibear, Urgot, and Udyr will still be released. Riot Games stated that the mode could return in the future as a limited-time event mode with adjustments.
Key points
- League of Legends Classic will end its current run in January 2027 at the conclusion of Season 3.
- Riot Games stated the decision is due to most players moving back to other parts of League of Legends.
- Cosmetic microtransactions will be refunded in Riot Points, and planned champions Volibear, Urgot, and Udyr will still launch.
- The developer plans to potentially bring the mode back in the future as a limited-time event mode with changes.
What happened
Riot Games announced that League of Legends Classic, a recreation of an older version of the MOBA released in July, will be taken offline at the end of the current season in January 2027. The studio stated that while many players initially enjoyed revisiting the past, most have since moved back to other parts of League of Legends.
Context
The mode experienced both initial excitement and controversy regarding its microtransaction model, which required players to earn or buy retro skins through a Classic-specific battle pass or with real money. Despite its closure, Riot Games reported that planned champions including Volibear, Urgot, and Udyr will still be released as planned.
Players who purchased cosmetic microtransactions for League of Legends Classic will receive refunds in Riot Points premium currency. Riot Games also indicated that the mode could potentially return in the future as a limited-time event mode following adjustments and additions.
What is next
League of Legends Classic will remain available through the rest of Season 3 before concluding its run in January 2027. Riot Games has not specified an exact return date for the future iteration or detailed the specific changes the team plans to make.
Why it matters
League of Legends Classic will end in January 2027 after three months because most players moved back to other parts of the game.
What we know
- Riot Games announced League of Legends Classic will end its current run in January 2027 at the end of Season 3.
- The developer stated the mode will be taken offline because most players moved back to other areas of League of Legends.
- Cosmetic microtransactions bought for the mode will be refunded in Riot Points premium currency.
- Planned champions Volibear, Urgot, and Udyr will still be released as planned.
What remains unclear
- League of Legends Classic may return in the future as a limited-time event mode with adjustments and additions.
- The exact return date and specific changes for any future iteration remain unannounced.
