The League of Legends Preseason serves as a testing ground for new features, balance changes, and system overhauls before the official start of the competitive season. This period allows developers to gather player feedback and make necessary adjustments.
Recent Preseason Updates:
- 2025 Season Preview: Riot Games has announced significant changes for the 2025 season, including the introduction of three distinct seasons, each with unique themes and narratives. The first season will feature a Noxus-themed environment, bringing visual updates to Summoner’s Rift and introducing a new epic jungle monster named Atakhan. Atakhan is an ancient demon of bloodshed and violence that spawns at 20:00 and can appear in the river close to either top or bottom lane, depending on which side has seen more champion damage and kills by 14 minutes. Defeating Atakhan offers varied rewards to the team that succeeds. League of Legends
- Viktor’s Art and Sustainability Update: Viktor is set to receive an update to better align his in-game appearance with his depiction in the Netflix series Arcane. This update includes changes to his visual design and voice lines, aiming to provide a more cohesive experience across different media. Notably, his ultimate ability will now grow stronger with each enemy champion kill, enhancing his impact in battles. Polygon
- Item System Overhaul: The preseason also introduced a comprehensive item system update, focusing on improving itemization and addressing game-ruining behaviors. This overhaul aims to provide players with more strategic choices and enhance the overall gameplay experience. YouTube
