League of Legends New Dawn is Riot's final name for LoL Next, and a full reveal is coming in January

Riot Games gives us a closer look at LoL Next, the massive overhaul set to revitalize the MOBA, at the League of Legends Worlds 2026 Finals. We've been waiting months to see more of League of Legends Next , and now we've got our first real taste. The much-teased major overhaul is scheduled to arrive in 2027, bringing core engine upgrades, a fresh look for Summoner's Rift, sweeping changes to many mechanics including runes, reimagined champion visuals, tweaks for other game modes and maps, and an improved new-player experience.