League of Legends is set to reintroduce Hextech Chests following significant fan feedback. Dive in to discover more about the upcoming update and what's on the horizon for LoL.
League of Legends Reverses Unpopular Changes
Hextech Chests Make a Comeback
League of Legends (LoL) is responding to community voices by bringing back Hextech Chests. On February 27, 2025, Riot Games released a detailed developer update on their website, accompanied by a video on their YouTube channel, outlining the planned changes.
LoL admitted that their recent modifications fell short of player expectations. In their statement, they noted, "Recently, we’ve made a number of changes that didn’t hit the mark for everyone. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and it’s clear that there are areas where we need to adjust."
The reintroduction of Hextech Chests was a direct response to fan demand. LoL recognized the importance of these chests, saying, "It’s clear that for many of you, Hextech Chests weren’t just a way to get stuff, they were an important part of making your time in League feel rewarding. We didn’t fully grasp how much this mattered to you, and that led us to make changes that missed the mark."
Starting with patch 25.05, players will once again be able to earn up to 10 Hextech Chests and keys per act. Eight of these chests will be available through the free pass, with an additional two obtainable via the Honor system.
Exalted Mordekaiser Delayed and Further Fan Feedback Adjustments
Riot Games also announced a delay for the upcoming Exalted Mordekaiser skin, stating their desire to "take more time to make sure it better delivers on its core fantasy." This delay extends to the entire Exalted skin line, meaning fans won't see a new skin in every Act as initially planned.
In response to additional fan feedback, LoL will replace one of the non-Prestige skins with 25 Mythic Essence, addressing concerns about the scarcity of Mythic Essence on the paid Pass and the frequency of new champion skins.
To enhance player accessibility, LoL is reducing the Blue Essence cost for all champions by 50% starting with patch 25.05, following discussions about blue essence and champion shards.
Another reversal involves Clash, which was previously scheduled to run less frequently. LoL is now reinstating Clash to a monthly schedule, with March’s event featuring ARURF and a regular Summoner's Rift Clash in April.
Blue Essence Emporium and Your Shop Return
Responding to popular demand, LoL is bringing back the Blue Essence Emporium and Your Shop. Your Shop is set to return in patch 25.06, followed by the Emporium in patch 25.07.
Riot Games emphasized their commitment to continuous improvement, stating, "We know getting League to the right place isn’t about just one set of changes. It’s about continually refining and improving the game in ways that make it better. We think today’s updates are an important step, and we’ll keep tracking how these changes feel, talking with all of you about how things are landing, and making adjustments."
With these responsive changes, Riot Games demonstrates their dedication to listening to their community and adapting the game to meet player expectations. League of Legends remains available as a free-to-play title on PC. For the latest updates and more information, visit our League of Legends page.
