League of Legends Cuts All Champion Prices by 50% in Major Update
Riot Games has announced major changes to League of Legends' champion acquisition system, significantly improving accessibility for all players. Here are the key updates:
Major Changes:
- All champion prices are now reduced by 50% in Blue Essence
- Hextech Chests are returning to the game
- Blue Essence rewards from battle passes are increasing
LoL champions and cosmetic items display
These changes address previous community concerns about the difficulty of obtaining champions, especially after recent system overhauls that made champion acquisition more dependent on Riot Points and battle passes.
Player Benefits:
- Faster champion unlocking for new and veteran players
- More rewarding progression system
- Players who purchased champions during Patch 25.4 can request partial Blue Essence refunds
Hextech chest and keys
The League community has responded positively to these changes, with many considering it one of the best recent updates to the game. This move represents Riot's commitment to improving player experience and rebuilding community trust.
The changes are effective immediately, making it easier than ever for players to expand their champion roster and enjoy more of what League of Legends has to offer.