How we label evidence
Officially confirmed
Riot states the fact in its announcement materials. We link to the relevant source and keep any qualifications in the claim, such as “planned” or a date window. An official social post can confirm what it says; longer announcements give more context when available.
Teaser observation
Something is visible in Riot’s footage or artwork. We describe what the material shows and identify what would require further evidence, such as whether a visual change affects live gameplay.
Reported or still unknown
Independent coverage can point us toward a detail to check. We label material claims that lack a primary source as reported if we include them. Multiple articles repeating a single report count as one report. “Still unknown” means the sources we reviewed didn’t answer the question.
Verification and review
We prefer the announcement, video description, developer explanation, or release notes that establish the claim. A source must support the specific detail we publish. A broad announcement about champions, for example, can’t substantiate a list of exact ability changes.
AI tools assist with research, drafting, and development of this guide. We check material factual claims against the original sources we cite. Generated text, automated summaries, and repeated reports don’t count as independent evidence.
Dates and corrections
An announcement date tells you when Riot published something. “Sources checked” tells you when we reviewed the cited material. An upcoming milestone is shown as future, and a source check that finds nothing new doesn’t create an announcement.
If a published fact is wrong, we correct the relevant page and add a dated note for material errors explaining what changed. When a newer official announcement replaces an earlier plan, we update the current guidance and retain the earlier announcement in the log so readers can follow the change.
Artwork and attribution
Riot’s teaser imagery is credited to Riot Games. We link to the original announcement material and describe teaser art as such. The guide is an independent fan project.
Official sources
- Riot Games New Dawn hub
Riot’s official hub and signup for announcement emails.
- League of Legends: New Dawn Teaser
Riot’s November 2026 video. The description gives the January 2027 reveal and later 2027 release window.
- League of Legends announcement on X
Riot’s November 2026 announcement of the New Dawn first look.