Theres a common question always seen on Reddit or social media, and its Is League of Legends dying?
And as LoL enters its 15th year, it faces a pivotal moment.
The challenge is adapting to an evolving player base while honouring its legacy.
A Changing Landscape
Liu began by acknowledging the dramatic shifts in the gaming landscape.
The gaming landscape has changed.
Theres a lot more competition.
Player expectations have evolved.
The way that players engage socially and what they prioritise when it comes to social interactions are different.
They grew up on different games than the previous generation did, he stated.
How do they want to experience it?
And I think the answer is it’s just different for the new generation than for the previous one.
We need to be students.
Recent initiatives include enhancing bot games to provide a safer learning environment and making Champion Mastery more fulfilling.
These are some of the short-term initiatives theyre looking into to keep the game accessible to newer players.
Balancing innovation and tradition
Liu made it clear that the primary focus remains on existing players.
Our number one priority has been the people who love League of Legends.
We dont want to table flip on our existing players…
These are like players who’ve been with us for many years.
However, he also acknowledged the necessity of attracting new players.
He also noted that they are aiming for a “win-win situation” for both audiences.
“Their goal is to balance the needs of both audiences while keeping the core gameplay intact.
Listening to Player Feedback
Understanding player needs is crucial forLeaguesongoing development.
This celebration will be all about what players have gravitated to.
We want to recognise and share players' stories with each other.
It’s not about us.
It’s about the players and it’s about the community.”
The goal is to reflect the passion and creativity of the community, from esports to music and cosplay.
