Riot shares the official teaser
Riot released the first preview under the New Dawn name.
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League of Legends: New Dawn
The next chapter
of League.
League of Legends: New Dawn is Riot Games’ major 2027 update to the existing game, with changes to the client, Summoner’s Rift, and how champions are played.
Teaser imagery © Riot Games
- Full reveal
- Release window
- Later in 2027
- Exact launch date
- Not announced
What is New Dawn?
New Dawn is Riot’s 2027 update for League of Legends on PC. The first look previews three areas of the game.
See what’s changing
The client
Riot plans to modernize the League of Legends client. Details about the final interface are still pending.
Summoner’s Rift
Riot’s teaser shows a visual refresh of Summoner’s Rift, the main five-on-five map in League of Legends.
Champions
Riot teased new ways to play champions. The first look leaves the gameplay rules and affected champions open.
See Riot’s first look.
Watch the official teaserNew Dawn questions
What the different names mean and what Riot has shared about access, system requirements, and accounts.
Is New Dawn the same as League Next or LoL 2?
League Next was the reported project name. Some players called the project “LoL 2.” Riot is updating the existing League of Legends game under the New Dawn name. Strafe’s reporting on the New Dawn announcement.
Can I sign up to play New Dawn early?
Riot’s current signup is for announcement emails. The official sources reviewed here give no public test schedule or early-access details. New Dawn testing and release FAQ.
What are the New Dawn system requirements?
Riot has yet to publish system requirements for New Dawn in the sources reviewed here.
Will my League account and skins carry over?
The official New Dawn announcements reviewed here leave account progression, skins, and purchase carryover details open.
Upcoming
Full reveal
Riot plans to share the full New Dawn reveal in January 2027.
See Riot’s New Dawn hub
