Riot Games is kicking off a massive update cycle for League of Legends: Wild Rift to celebrate its sixth anniversary. Driven by Patch 7.2 and the League Classic event, the developer is dropping core mechanical revamps alongside nostalgia-fueled content.

Since Patch 7.2 launched on July 6, players have experienced sweeping changes to the core game. Major systems have been rebalanced to address player feedback, while fresh champion drops and legacy events offer new ways to compete.

The momentum accelerates throughout August with exclusive rewards, new skin lines, and creator showdowns. Bridging classic League history with mobile esports, this update gives former players the perfect reason to jump back onto the Rift.

Core Gameplay Overhauls and Nostalgia-Driven Upgrades

The centerpiece of the patch is a complete redesign of the Enchantments System into standalone active items for greater build flexibility. Crucial updates to ranked progression, bounties, and the Trial/Revival System further refine match balance across all skill levels.

Nostalgia takes center stage with the “Classic Moment” event and the return of AAA ARAM Classic on August 7, letting summoners relive iconic legacy abilities. Meanwhile, fresh additions like Yunara, Cho’Gath, and Ahri’s visual update keep the roster feeling brand new.

Creator Showdowns and High-Stakes Regional Tournament Action

The festivities move beyond the client with the upcoming Classic Wild Stream, featuring top creators going head-to-head. Popular Filipino icons like the V33Wise duo (Oh my Veenus and Wise Gaming), Leomiho, and Kapitan Pugo will showcase the new meta live.

At the same time, pro teams are putting these changes to the test in Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Split 2 on the Road to SMASH. Fans can catch all the high-stakes tournament action live across Wild Rift’s official TikTok and Facebook pages.