League of Legends’ New Dawn Update Will Bring a New Client in 2027

Brief trailer cuts also appear to show redesigned champion select, minions, and jungle monsters, while possible ability changes remain unconfirmed.

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A red-haired League of Legends champion in ornate armor appears against a dark blue background.

Riot has named its planned 2027 overhaul of League of Legends New Dawn, giving the project previously known as League Next a new title. A teaser shown during the 2026 Worlds final between Gen.G and BLG confirmed a new client for next year and previewed gameplay, rune, and visual changes. Riot plans a fuller presentation in January 2027.

The teaser shows updated champion art and a brighter, more saturated Summoner’s Rift, which has not had a major overhaul since 2014. A community breakdown of the trailer also reads brief cuts as redesigned champion select, Krugs, Brambleback, minions, Gromp, and Baron, although Riot has not confirmed those individual details.

The possible gameplay clues are harder to read. A screen at 1:39 resembles Augment selection. Other cuts appear to show Blitzcrank dashing before an E knockup at 1:40, Morgana using her ultimate on allied Ashe in a way that may restore health at 1:43, Cloud Drake fleeing before it dies at 1:46, and Graves’ Q and Vayne’s Tumble resembling older behavior at 1:47. These remain interpretations of brief trailer shots, not confirmed mechanics.

New Dawn carries forward the wider project Riot outlined earlier in 2026. Those plans included work on the Hextech Engine, pregame systems, game modes, maps, visuals, and the new-player experience. Riot has also discussed gameplay and rune changes, along with new ways to play champions.

With New Dawn now the name for League Next, Riot’s previously outlined plan for a support-role rework also falls within the project’s scope.

Riot plans to use the new version at First Stand 2027, which will feature more teams than any previous League of Legends tournament. Players can sign up for New Dawn updates through Riot’s website.

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