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Riot to Shut Down League of Legends Classic in January 2027

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

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Riot Games will shut down League of Legends Classic in January 2027.
The mode will stay live through the rest of Season 3 before ending its current run.
Riot will refund all Classic cosmetic microtransactions as Riot Points premium currency.
Esports veteran Alex “Xpecial” Chu said nostalgia appeal is limited and low uptake is expected.
Chu suggested future Classic versions could include player-voted rule changes unavailable in modern League.

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Riot Games will shut down League of Legends Classic in January 2027.
The mode will stay live through the rest of Season 3 before ending its current run.
Riot will refund all Classic cosmetic microtransactions as Riot Points premium currency.
Esports veteran Alex “Xpecial” Chu said nostalgia appeal is limited and low uptake is expected.
Chu suggested future Classic versions could include player-voted rule changes unavailable in modern League.