Riot Games to shut down League of Legends Classic in January 2027
The gist
Riot Games will end League of Legends Classic in January 2027, about three months after its launch.
Most players drifted back to other modes; buyers of unusable content get refunds.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026League of Legends Classic, an official mode recreating Seasons 1 through 3, launches.
- Oct 13, 2026A Patch 26.21 preview lists planned changes to 28 champions, focused on the ranked ladder, and Hotspawn reports a long list of changes confirmed for the patch.
- Oct 14, 2026PC Gamer reports Riot has announced Classic will be shut down in January.