In a recent “Dev Update” video, the League of Legends development team shared important insights about the popular game, focusing on the new game mode, Arena, along with updates on Quick Play, the Blue Essence Emporium, and more. The update showcases the team’s dedication to providing fresh content, fostering better communication with the community, and remaining receptive to player feedback.
- Arena’s Future: Riot Brightmoon and Meddler emphasized the team’s commitment to engaging with the player community. They stated that Arena, the new game mode, will be carefully evaluated based on player feedback and popularity before any further decisions are made regarding its future.
- Enhancements for Arena: Should Arena return, the team has exciting ideas to improve the experience. They are considering implementing features like custom lobbies and allowing players to queue with multiple friends, thereby enhancing social interactions within the game.
- Arena-Specific Balance Changes: The team recognizes the importance of balance in any game mode. As such, they plan to introduce specific balance changes for Arena. This will involve a combination of champion-specific adjustments and simple percentage changes, as required.
- Quick Play Development: The development of Quick Play, a game mode that was temporarily put on hold to prioritize other aspects of the game like Soul Fighter, Arena, and Ranked changes, is back on track. Players can look forward to its release later this year.
- Star Guardian Skins Success: The Star Guardian Seraphine and Orianna skins, imported from Wild Rift, have been incredibly well-received by the player base. Both skins have become two of the most popular choices this year.
- Redeemed Xayah and Rakan: The team is actively working on bringing Redeemed Xayah and Rakan to League of Legends later this year. Players who love these champions can anticipate their arrival with excitement.
- Blue Essence Emporium: Good news for players seeking to spend their Blue Essence! The Blue Essence Emporium is set to return in patch 13.17, and moving forward, the team plans to hold the event twice a year.
- Mass Disenchant Feature: To streamline the process of disenchanting unneeded champion shards, a mass disenchant feature will be introduced. This addition aims to save players time while managing their inventory.
- Ability Icon Updates: In August, players can expect to see fresh ability icons for champions such as Graves, Janna, Jarvan, Nami, Orianna, and Varus. The team also has plans to update icons for other champions in subsequent releases.
- Future Dev Update: The League of Legends team promises to keep the community informed through regular Dev Updates. In the next update, they will provide further insights into Arena’s performance and discuss their thoughts on the future of Arena and other game modes.
- Upcoming Content: In addition to the topics covered in the recent Dev Update, the team is actively working on several exciting developments. Players can anticipate updates on Preseason, the visual and audio overhaul for Jax, and the introduction of the newest champion, Briar.
The League of Legends Dev Update: Mid-Year Check-In brought important information to the player community. The team’s dedication to enhancing the game experience, fostering communication, and incorporating player feedback highlights their commitment to delivering a thriving and engaging gaming environment. As players eagerly await the future developments and updates, the League of Legends community remains enthusiastic about the continued growth and evolution of their beloved game.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
