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Riot walks back unpopular League of Legends changes: Hextech Chests are coming back, and the Blue Essence cost for new champions will be cut in half

Riot Games says recent changes to League of Legends' reward system "didn't hit the mark for everyone," and so it's bringing Hextech Chests back and reducing the Blue Essence cost for new champions by half.

Dexerto · 8h

Riot confirms Hextech Chests are coming back to League of Legends

Hextech Chests are coming back in League of Legends next update, with the news coming in the wake of major controversy over their removal.

DualShockers · 2h

League Of Legends Players Get Their Way, Riot Will Bring Back Hextech Chests

League of Legends fans never shy away from voicing their frustrations, and when Riot Games removed Hextech Chests, all heck broke loose. The community wouldn’t buy any explanation for the fascinating concept's removal, and after relentless pushback, Riot is backing down.

GamesRadar+ · 5h

Riot walks back controversial League of Legends changes: Hextech Chests, Exalted skins, and Blue Essence costs are all being reworked

The nerfing of Honor rewards was another recent League change that really, really didn't go down well with players, and while Riot says it's "working on" the system, no specific changes were revealed today.

as.com · 5h

Chests are returning to League of Legends: Riot reverses recent changes and adjusts champion prices

The League of Legends community demanded that Riot Games reverse its changes to rewards, and the studio has finally done so.

Polygon on MSN · 8h

Riot backpedals on free skins and other recent League of Legends controversies

Champions are also becoming less difficult to unlock. Blue Essence is the in-game currency that can be earned through playing games, and now the Blue Essence cost for all champions will be reduced by 50% next patch, which should help new and returning players build their roster and try out some of the newest release.

Engadget · 4h

Riot is reversing its unpopular League of Legends changes

In response to a widespread player backlash, Hextech Chests will return, and champions' costs will be cut in half.

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Pushback from Pros and Fans alike Leads to Return of Hextech Chests

League of Legends players are ride-or-die for their favorite game, and that sentiment includes investing time and resources to build the perfect profile. Skins, ...

Riot could ‘take action’ after admitting third-party LoL apps cross the line in ranked

The whole conundrum is all but new in the gaming industry, especially among the League and Marvel Rivals communities. Third-party app Blitz was officially banned in the hero shooter recently, with ...

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Riot Games still has an MMO in the works but co-founder just gave painful update

Riot Games still has an MMO in the works but fans shouldn’t hold their breath as the studio’s co-founder just gave a crushing ...

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Riot Games brings IRL VALORANT Night Market and Lobby to Masters Bangkok

Riot Games looks to bring VALORANT fans together at the special Night Market and Lobby during Masters Bangkok playoffs.

Hextech Chests return to LoL beginning next week—but not how players might have hoped

After weeks of intense backlash from the League of Legends community, Riot Games has officially announced the return of Hextech Chests. The decision follows widespread frustration among players and ...