Riot’s announced New Dawn changes
Riot’s December 2025 developer preview described a client integrated with the in-game experience and gameplay changes tied to the Rift’s visual overhaul. Riot’s New Dawn teaser provided the first look under the New Dawn name.
| Area | Riot’s preview | Open questions |
|---|---|---|
| League client | Riot plans to modernize the PC client players use before and after a match. | The final interface, features, and any measured performance gains. |
| Summoner’s Rift | Riot showed refreshed visuals for the main five-on-five map and previewed changes to how the Rift plays. | The final layout, including how paths, terrain, and objectives work. |
| Champions | Riot teased new ways to play champions. | Which champions are affected and whether specific abilities or other mechanics will change. |
Official New Dawn artwork
Riot Games published these promotional images on its New Dawn site to accompany the first look.
Blitzcrank promotional artwork
Artwork © Riot Games
Official New Dawn siteOriginal image
New Dawn teaser landscape
Artwork © Riot Games
Official New Dawn siteOriginal image
System requirements and account details
The official New Dawn material reviewed here leaves PC system requirements, account progression, and the handling of skins and purchases open.
See the New Dawn release FAQ for testing and rollout details, or follow the Riot announcement timeline for the next developer update.
Official sources
- League of Legends: New Dawn Teaser
Riot’s November 2026 video. The description gives the January 2027 reveal and later 2027 release window.
- Riot’s December 2025 look at League after 2026
An earlier developer preview covering plans for the client, Summoner’s Rift and other changes.
- Riot Games New Dawn hub
Riot’s official hub and signup for announcement emails.