League of Legends will get an overhaul called New Dawn with new visuals, build options, and an updated client

League of Legends will undergo a major overhaul called New Dawn, with new visuals, build options, and an updated client. Riot Studios head Andrei "Meddler" van Roon announced the changes in a teaser trailer, stating that the goal is to ensure League remains relevant for years to come. The major headlining changes include a modernized client, a graphical revamp for the 5v5 map Summoner's Rift, and new ways to play each champion.

While details are scarce in the teaser, a short clip shows players selecting champion-specific mastery trees and abilities being used in ways they currently cannot, such as Vayne dashing through walls. The update also features a new art style, with updated character models for all champions and bosses like Baron Nashor and the Elder Dragon, resembling the art style of Wild Rift, League's mobile port.

Player reactions to the teaser are mixed, with some comparing the visual style to a mobile game and others holding off on judgment until they can play the updated game. Riot also recently announced that its new League of Legends Classic mode has not been successful and will be discontinued in January 2026.