Riot Games has officially shed light on the much-anticipated League of Legends Classic, confirming that the upcoming PC game mode will utilize a framework inspired by Season 3. In a recent seven-minute developer update, the studio clarified exactly how they are approaching the task of revisiting the game’s 16-year history.

Quick Facts

  • Foundation: Based on the Season 3, 2013 game state.
  • Champion Roster: Launches with a curated list of 60 champions.
  • Development: Future updates will be determined by community voting.
  • Voting Power: Votes are weighted based on the number of seasons an account has played.

Defining a "Classic" Experience

For a game that has evolved from its original 40 champions to the current roster of 173—most recently seeing the debut of Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, in Season 2 Act 2: Pandemonium—defining a "Classic" state proved complex for the development team. Rather than attempting to recreate a single, specific patch, Riot Games has settled on using the 2013 Season 3 foundation as a structural anchor.

This "Season 3-ish" framework is designed to balance the nostalgia of veteran players with an accessible experience for newcomers. By focusing on a curated list of 60 champions, the team intends to avoid the overwhelming scale of the modern game while still offering a substantial tactical pool.

Community-Driven Evolution

Riot Games has confirmed that League of Legends Classic will not be a static experience. Instead, the mode will feature a community-voted update plan. This system allows players to influence the future of the game mode, including the potential addition of new champions.

To ensure the mode reflects the desires of its most dedicated fanbase, the voting process will be weighted. Accounts that have participated in more seasons—some veterans having played nearly every season since Season 2—will hold more influence over the development roadmap. As a limited-time game mode, this structure allows Riot to prioritize the features and content most requested by the players who have shaped the community over the last 16 years.