League of Legends players are expressing strong opposition to Riot Games' recent decision to maintain changes to the Hextech chest system, with many comparing the company's actions to Blizzard's controversial decisions.

In a February 7 dev update, Riot Games defended their decision to remove Hextech chests as free-to-earn loot rewards, claiming these changes would help maintain League as a sustainable free-to-play game. However, the community has strongly rejected this explanation.

Players are particularly concerned about:

• The removal of free Hextech chests, which provided free-to-play players access to skins
• The introduction of potentially predatory practices with the exalted skin line
• Riot's apparent dismissal of community feedback

Community members warn that Riot risks following Blizzard's path of losing player trust. As one player noted, "When you lose your goodwill with players, it's tough to get them back." Another emphasized, "Companies get so greedy they forget that their money comes from... players. Once the players lose trust and turn against you, it's over."

Despite widespread criticism and continued player protests across all Riot platforms demanding the return of Hextech chests, the company maintains its position on the changes.

This situation represents a significant tension point between Riot Games and its player base, with potential long-term implications for the game's community relationship and player retention.

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