The definitive source on all updates coming to the game.

Game Updates

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SMASH is back for 2026 and heading to Korea!

Wildrift

SMASH 2026 Location Reveal

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We’re launching the Wild Rift Partner Program, a way for us to better support and spotlight creators shaping the Rift.

Introducing the Wild Rift Partner Program

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Not your opponents. Not the clock. You set your limits–and your speed.
Prestige Select Neon Daredevil Kai’Sa and her custom Porsche hit the Rift April 30th UTC.

You Are the Race | Wild Rift x Porsche

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Buckle up and hit the Rift, welcome to patch 7.1d.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.1d

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Welcome to Patch 7.1c, we’ve got some adjustments to our Adventure Modes.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.1c

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Balance changes across the map after the launch of Patch 7.1.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.1b

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Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.1a

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Wild Rift Patch 7.1 crashes onto the Rift with fresh runes to remix your playstyle, the unstoppable K’Sante joining the fight, and more.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.1

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Leader in battle, or in government-who better to learn from than K’Sante, who takes on the Rift April 9th UTC. Get your leadership tutorial Nazumah-style here!

K’Sante Champion Overview

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Put your seat belt on because John and Will are here to take you on a wild ride! Get up to speed with everything coming your way in patch 7.1: Flat Out on April 9th UTC!

Patch 7.1 Preview

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Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0g

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Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0f

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A case file has just come across our desk, leaving clues for some of the champions arriving on the Rift in 2026. Can you crack the case?

Champion Roadmap 2026

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Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0e

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There’s a new mage, a new boss, and a new diplomat in town - and it’s all one person, Mel! Here to lead, March 13th UTC!

Mel Champion Overview

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Welcome to Patch 7.0d! This patch we’re introducing Mel, adding in some new items, and making some adjustments across the map.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0d

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Don't skip any pages of Book, you don't want to miss out on the tea Norra is ready to serve!

Norra Champion Overview

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We’re balancing a few outliers on the Rift, welcome to Patch 7.0c!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0c

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She’s traveled a long way to make it here. Please give a warm welcome to our very first Rift inductee, the Portal Mistress herself, Norra.

Champion Update: Norra

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Norra is here, learn more about her from the team that worked on her.

Norra: The Long Way Home

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Find Our Way | Petals of Spring 2026 Cinematic Trailer

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Grab a hot cup of tea and find a cozy spot, it’s time to play the Wild Rift first champion, Norra!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0b

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The way home might be long and cold, but that doesn’t stop this fawn from having some innocent fun.

Lillia's Journey Back Home

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It’s time for a balance patch for some champions, AAA ARAM, and more.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0a

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Roar like someone who’s got the backing of an Imperial Dragon. Smolder will be flapping onto the Rift January 22nd UTC.

Smolder Champion Overview

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New year, new rift, new champs, new goals, new you… welcome to Patch 7.0!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 7.0

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New year, new map, new AAA ARAM! It’s time to switch up our map and we’re also making AAA ARAM permanent with the release of 7.0, and giving the mode some upgrades.

Patch 7.0 AAA ARAM and Rift Updates

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Join Ke, John, and David in ringing in blossoming new beginnings. Be ready for a rearing Year of the Horse party with new champs on a new Rift January 22nd UTC when patch 7.0: Ionia Celebrations goes live.

Patch 7.0 Preview

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It’s our last balance patch of the year! Cozy up and read all about the upcoming rework to Zyra and other balance changes.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3f

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Forecast for today and all days to come: Acid rain. Kog'Maw, the Mouth of the Abyss, waddles on to the Rift on Dec 11th UTC ☔☣️

Kog'Maw Champion Overview

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This patch we have a couple of balance changes across the map and the release of Kog’Maw, welcome to Patch 6.3e!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3e

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Learn about the new skin tier and our super villainous first entry.

Everything you need to know about Supervillain Jinx

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Wild Rift Minimum Device Specification Requirements Update

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Welcome to Patch 6.3d, we’re bumping some True Damage tunes, sharpening Yuumi’s claws, and balancing some champions across the board.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3d

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Things were looking a little dull on the Rift so we’re bringing the heavy metal with Rell, the Iron Maiden, on Nov 14th UTC!

Rell Champion Overview

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Some champions are finding their groove, others are getting a reality check, welcome to Patch 6.3c!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3c

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Welcome to Patch 6.3b! We hope you’re enjoying AAA ARAM and testing out our pro player Augment cards! We have a few updates for them and Arena.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3b

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We have a quick addition to the Patch Notes that was just released, welcome 6.3a!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3a

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It’s our 5th birthday and we’re ready to celebrate with you all! Welcome to Patch 6.3, Gilded Glory.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.3

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Spearheading a new era of feline supremacy. Nidalee, the Bestial Huntress, prowls on to the Rift on Oct 23rd UTC!

Nidalee Champion Overview

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It's the last patch of 6.2 and we have a few quick adjustments for AAA ARAM.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2l

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Join Ke, John, and some special friends for the biggest party of the year! We’re turning 5 and celebrating with WORLDS, Wild Rounds: SMASH, and MUCH MORE. Admire your Gilded Glory with patch 6.3 on October 23rd UTC.

Patch 6.3 Preview

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Our Patch Preview just launched, get a deep dive on all the major gameplay updates coming in Patch 6.3.

Patch 6.3 Gameplay Updates

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Welcome to patch 6.2k! We’ve been keeping an eye on how the meta has been shaping up and we have a few adjustments to some outlier champions who have been dominating the Rift.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2k

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Welcome to the “j” version of 6.2. We wanted to make sure we fit the j theme of this patch so we’re launching 20 new Augments for AAA ARAM including our J series, Sync-Up, and Champions.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2j

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We’re making a few adjustments to augments, welcome to patch 6.2i!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2i

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Caw caw! Swain’s rework is making its arrival, along with some balance updates.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2h

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Do you believe in death at first sight? Your foes will when they look deep into #Vel’Koz’ eye on September 12th UTC!

Vel’Koz Champion Overview

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We hope you’ve studied up on your geometry, because Vel’Koz is making his debut and we have some updates to AAA ARAM.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2g

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We’re nearing the end of our 6.2 patch cycle and after keeping a close eye on the jungle, there are a few adjustments we’re making.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2f

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This patch we’re striking a balance between revving up some of our underperformers and cooling off the overachievers. Welcome to Patch 6.2e!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2e

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We’re launching some new Augments and making a few adjustments for AAA ARAM.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2d - Adventure Modes

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Who else comes with their own music and mini-game? Collect meeps with #Bard and take your team on magical journeys on Aug 22nd UTC!

Bard Champion Overview

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This patch we’re zeroing in on sharpening some champion identities and adjusting their power curves across all stages of the game. As well as nerfing some champions who have been dominating the game. Welcome to Patch 6.2c!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2c

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AAA ARAM has been out for a few days and we have a couple of adjustments to the mode!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2c - Adventure Mode Hotfix

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We’re grooooovin’ right on into Patch 6.2b. We’ve made a handful of balance changes, the return of AAA ARAM, Arena, ARURF as well as the launch of Space Groove Lux!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2b - Main & Adventure Modes

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A new Battlefest Season, Arena is back, and our animalistic AAA ARAM update is here!

Rift Report July 28th Edition

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We’re hot off the tails of our big 6.2 update! We made a lot of changes, so we’re following up with some needed balance changes.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2a

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Want to go on an Adventure with Aurora and earn a free Star Guardian Jinx Exquisite Edition? Learn more in this week’s Rift Report!

Rift Report - July 21st Edition

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Aurora makes her arrival, marksmen get some sharp updates, our Player Behavior System is here, and soooo much more! Welcome to Patch 6.2

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.2

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She might have her BOUNDaries but that doesn’t stop #Aurora from exploring new realms. Hop on July 17th UTC!

Aurora Champion Overview

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It’s time to lock in! Patch 6.2 is right around the corner and we have lots of updates in store. Learn more about some of the new champions, items, Rift updates and more before the new patch launches.

Patch 6.2 Gameplay Updates

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In Patch 6.1 we’ll be launching our much awaited Player Behavior System. Read to learn more about how it will work.

Player Behavior System

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Breathe in…breathe out. It’s time to dig deep within and find your inner strength. Learn more about the new patch theme, Soulforce Awakening coming to Wild Rift in Patch 6.2!

Everything you need to know about Soulforce Awakening

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Grab your star maps, and let’s dive into the last sparkly bits of Patch 6.1f!

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.1f

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Welcome to Patch 6.1e, we’re updating some of our Adventure Modes.

Wild Rift Patch Notes 6.1e

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Patch 6.2 is right around the corner, we’re recapping all the big beats so you’re ready before the patch drops.

Rift Report: July 7th Edition

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Rift Report: June 23 Edition

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