League of Legends: New Dawn Gets First Look Ahead of Major 2027 Overhaul

Riot Games has revealed the first images of League of Legends: New Dawn during the grand final of Worlds 2026, offering an early look at the major update planned for 2027. The footage and visuals provide a first glimpse of the next phase of League of Legends, after months of anticipation surrounding the project.

Previously known as League Next, the project has fueled months of discussion about the future of League. For now, Riot is offering an initial preview, with a full reveal scheduled for January 2027.

From League Next to New Dawn

Riot first outlined its long-term plans for the game in December 2025. The project became widely known as League Next, with the developer setting its sights on a major overhaul in 2027.

The scale of the project also led some players to call it League of Legends 2, or LoL 2. Riot has rejected the idea of a standalone sequel, explaining that its goal is to continue improving League of Legends rather than replace it with a new game.

First Images of League of Legends: New Dawn

Image: Riot Games

Image: Riot Games

Image: Riot Games

Image: Riot Games

Image: Riot Games

Image: Riot Games

Image: Riot Games

When Will League of Legends: New Dawn Be Released?

League of Legends: New Dawn is planned for release in 2027, but Riot has not yet confirmed a specific launch date. More information about the update will be shared during its full reveal in January.

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