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Sit back and reflect with us on patch 5.1

Key Learnings from Beyond Ruination

Join us for an outlook on what more hexciting things to expect and celebrate this year! #HexRift

Dev Update: Heightened Hexperience

Get even wilder with the new Rift. Coming to you on July 18th UTC! #HexRift

The Hexolution is coming to Wild Rift!

New Rift, New champion, New skins, New items. Whatever you’re looking for, we got it with patch 5.2!

Wild Rift patch Notes 5.2

Keep your cool in every battle with this ice queen! Freezing your way on July 18th UTC!

Lissandra Champion Overview

It’s innovation season! Fresh out of Piltover’s forges, David and John present patch 5.2: Hex Rift. July 18th, put your goggles on and be ready for a Rift and creatures you’ve never seen before!

Patch 5.2 Preview

We are in the homerun of patch 5.1 now! Let’s see what we have in store for you. 

Wild Rift Patch 5.1d

We don’t want you tripping all over your roots on June 14th UTC. So, WATCH THIS #ThroughTheMist

Maokai Champion Overview

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.1c

Spoiler alert we are shipping not one, but two champion reworks this patch! Tune in and check it out.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.1b

This former king won’t stop until everybody shares his pain. Starting with the Rift on May 8th UTC! #ThroughTheMist

Viego Champion Overview

Never has ink been more powerful. Bask in the full beauty of Calligraphia! #StrokeofFortune

Calligraphia

Patch 5.1 takes you #ThroughTheMist, in and out of game! Laura, Paul, and Anthony are here to guide you and lift the mist on this immersive patch!

Dive into patch 5.1: Beyond Ruination

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.1a

Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Calligraphia with us.

Calligraphia Feature

An Update on Wild Rift Esports in APAC

Moments before reaching the Blessed Isles, Kalista’s fate is written in the mist. Be there on April 11th when it lifts! #ThroughTheMist

Beyond the Mist

Join Kalista and sail into Patch Notes 5.1!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.1

This wraith’s wrath knows no end. Kalista’s here to get her vengeance on April 11th UTC!

Kalista Champion Overview

The forecast is foggy for Patch 5.1: Beyond Ruination! David, John, and a special guest are introducing a mystical new patch with new champions, new game modes, and a whole lotta lore! Travel through the mist with us on April 11th!

Patch 5.1 Preview

The end is coming. And it’s got two faces! Be ready for Lamb and Wolf on March 29th UTC!

Kindred Champion Overview

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.0c

The Poros are setting the mood! Don’t miss out and celebrate with them under the crescent moon starting March 8th!

Together Under the Crescent

Double down on the celebrations under the crescent moon! Our newest mode Double Cast will take you and your buddies to new battle heights!

New Mode: Double Cast

Champion changes, item changes, new events, we got it all!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.0b

Can you hear the whetstone? Talon is sharpening those daggers for February 23rd UTC!

Talon Champion Overview

The arrival of the Dragon is a cause for big celebrations all over the world. We don’t want to miss the chance to mark this occasion with plenty of goodies on the Rift!

Happy Year of the Dragon!

When all hope seems lost, sometimes all you need is a little spark to ignite that Dragonfire…
Join Zeri and Aatrox in our event and experience the entire fire-fueled Dragon Lantern saga!

A Spark in the Dark

The Year of the Dragon gave us the perfect occasion to marry cultural significance with some awesome designs for our Dragon Lantern Skin. Here’s a little sneak peek at what that process looked like!

Dragon Lantern - Skin Feature

As the new year’s kicking off we want to share some of the exciting things coming your way. Sit down with David Xu, Wild Rift Product Lead, to look back on 2023 and get excited about what the Rift will have to offer in 2024!

Dev Update: Patch Cadence, Themes & Exciting Additions

February will be a big month for us, and likewise, we got a big patch for you!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.0A

Bundle up for the first Wild Rift News of the year!

Wild Rift News January 2024

Come and bask in the full glory of our Lunar Revel champs. And log in today to learn how to get your hands on that majestic Lunar Guardian Aurelion Sol!

Lunar Revel

She might’ve been asleep, but that hasn’t dampened the dark powers Syndra will start wielding come January 18th!

Rise of the Dark

First new patch of the year and it’s gonna be a big one! Hold on to your hats because we got new items, a new champion, new skins, and a TON of gameplay updates. 

Welcome to the first patch of the year, Patch 5.0!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 5.0

Don’t be starstruck, he’s just the dragon from down the cosmos. Come and admire Aurelion Sol’s reworked powers on January 18th UTC!

Aurelion Sol Champion Overview

As the new year’s kicking off we want to share some of the exciting things coming your way. Join Andrei “Meddler” van Roon, Head of League Studio, for our Wild Rift 2024 outlook on the League ecosystem, Arcane Season 2, and other news!

Dev Update: One Runeterra & Arcane Season 2

Set your alarms for the rise of Syndra! Channel the power of darkness on January 18th GMT+8.

Syndra’s Champion Overview

Take flight for Patch 5.0: Bright Heights! David and John are ringing in the new year with brand new champions, new game modes, and maybe possibly even a dragon or two?! Look up, up, and beyond with the new patch on January 18th!

Patch 5.0 Preview

Last patch of the year, are you ready?! We got a Ziggs rework coming your way, plus new skins, new event, and of course, your regularly scheduled balance updates.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.4d

Thorns and vines are taking over the Rift. Come and get your botanical fix on December 22th GMT+8!

Zyra Champion Overview

This patch is a doozy! Welcome to the first patch of December.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.4c

No one commands the desert like this battle mistress. Experience her prowess in the Rift starting November 24th.

The Lone Warrior

Did you miss us? We missed you! Wild Rift News is back for November and we have tons to share with you!

Wild Rift News November 2023

Make your fortune in the Rift with our newest warrior. Set your bounty on November 24th UTC!

Sivir Champion Overview

This patch we are sprinting onto the Rift with Sivir! Lots of balance updates coming your way as well. Strap in and welcome to Patch 4.4b!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.4b

Two is better than one! Win the ultimate battle bonanza by teaming up with your buddy NOW!

Arena Mode Trailer

Raise your hand if you’ve been asking for a certain new item to be looked at! We hear ya. This patch has the champions and items updates you’ve been looking for.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.4a

BOO! This patch is full of surprises! Fiddlesticks arrives on the Rift, we’re celebrating our third-year anniversary, the mage update is here, and much more! Welcome to Patch 4.4!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.4

This stick figure comes straight out of your worst nightmare to haunt the Rift on October 25th GMT+8.

Fiddlesticks Champion Overview

It’s the last patch of the Fighting Spirit Update! We’ve got a rework to Janna, balance updates, and new skins! Welcome to Patch 4.3d!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.3d

Let’s celebrate for Patch 4.4: Power Spike ‘23! David and John are cheering for three fresh champions, resounding reworks, mysterious Wild Passes, and a brand new game mode! Get your party hats out on October 25th!

Patch 4.4 Preview

We’re gearing up for our Global Anniversary and can’t wait to celebrate you! To kick off the festivities, our Power Spike Gallery is now live! Submit your creations to unlock anniversary rewards! Also learn about some of the other festivities and goodies we have in store!

Wild Rift Third Year Global Anniversary Celebrations

Come make a splash with this month’s paintovers!

Wild Rift Paintovers September 2023

We’re nearing the end of our Fighting Spirit update! In this edition, we’re sharing some of the things we have in store before we head into Patch 4.4!

Wild Rift News September 2023

Can you hear the hooves of the Black Mist approaching? Hecarim, the Shadow of War, is ready to ride down your foes on September 21st GMT+8.

Hecarim Champion Overview

This patch we’re charging in and bringing Hecarim to the Rift! Everyone’s favorite Star Guardian girlies are also making their return, and we’ve got your regularly scheduled balance updates. Welcome to Patch 4.3c!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.3c

With Vladimir recently joining the Rift, we wanted to share him and some of our other favorite Mid Laners in this month's paintovers!

Wild Rift Paintovers August 2023

We’re taking a look at the meta since our overhaul of the rune system and making some adjustments to some champions who needed some help to find their footing, and those who have been toeing the line. We also have the addition of the Mecha skinline, the return of the Stargazers, and a new Wild Pass! Welcome to Patch 4.3b!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.3b

Thirsty for something a bit more sinister? Make your enemies see red with Vladimir, The Crimson Reaper, on August 17th GMT+8.

Vladimir Champion Overview

Embody the Soul of these Fighters with your cosplays!

Soul Fighter Cosplay Guide: Round 2

Annie’s rework is right around the corner! We’re beary excited about it and can’t wait to play it in our games. But before it goes live, read more about it from our dev team in this month’s Wild Rift News!

Wild Rift News August 2023

Vladimir joins the fight this patch, Annie’s rework is almost here, ghost Poros, and of course balance updates! Welcome to Patch 4.3a!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.3a

Grooovy cats and cuddly teddy bears… whichever you prefer we’ve got you covered with some new paintovers!

Wild Rift Paintovers July 2023

Soul Fighter Cosplay Guide: Round 1

Nothing beats a battle with the best. Warm up for Soul Fighter 2023, July 21 GMT+8.

Soul Fighter 2023 Event Trailer

The Rift needs more unbridled happiness. Make a splash with Nilah, The Joy Unbound, breaking free on July 21st GMT+8.

Nilah Champion Overview

We’re celebrating the launch of Soul Fighter with a new mode, event, and skins! Plus we’re revamping our rune system and so much more! Welcome to Patch 4.3—The Fighting Spirit Update!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.3

Patch 4.3 is right around the corner, we’ve got you covered with a rundown of all the content coming during our Fighting Spirit Update!

Wild Rift News July 2023

Learn about the new rank and other updates arriving during Ranked S10!

Season 10 Ranked Updates

Welcome to the ring for Patch 4.3: Fighting Spirit with David and a new face from the Wild Rift team: John! Joining the bout are three brand new champions, exciting revamps, the Soul Fighter event, and two new Wild Passes making their Rift debut. Get ready to rumble on July 18th!

Patch 4.3 Preview

Welcome to the last balance patch of the Playhem patch! We’re making some more adjustments to marksmen and a few other champions to balance out the meta and groovin’ to the beat with the arrival of Space Groove skins!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 4.2b

Brawl your way to the top with this month's paintovers!

Wild Rift Paintovers June 2023

Forge your own path with Ornn, The Fire Below The Mountain, turning up the heat on June 20 GMT+8.

Ornn Champion Overview

Claw through the competition with Volibear, the Relentless Storm, bearing down on June 20 GMT+8.

Volibear Champion Overview

League of Legends: Wild Rift is coming to mobile and console! Team up with friends and test your skills in 5v5 mobile MOBA combat.