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League of Legends

by Riot Games · published by Tencent Holdings

Released October 27, 2009 on PC and Mac.

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About League of Legends

League of Legends is a fast-paced, competitive online game that blends the speed and intensity of an RTS with RPG elements. Two teams of powerful champions, each with a unique design and playstyle, battle head-to-head across multiple battlefields and game modes. With an ever-expanding roster of champions, frequent updates and a thriving tournament scene, League of Legends offers endless replayability for players of every skill level.

The game takes place on Runeterra, a planet shaped by the remnants of an ancient conflict between cosmic forces. Originally, players were cast as "Summoners" commanding champions on the Fields of Justice, but in 2014 the lore was rebooted, removing summoners entirely and establishing Runeterra as a standalone world. The setting spans diverse regions, from the technologically advanced city of Piltover to the oppressed underground of Zaun, and encompasses genres ranging from Lovecraftian horror to traditional sword and sorcery. While the game itself has no linear campaign, its expanding universe of champions, factions, and conflicts forms the foundation for spin-off media including the animated series Arcane, comics, and narrative-driven spin-off games.

Release dates by platform

PCOctober 27, 2009 · Out now
MacOctober 27, 2009 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score843 reviews
Player score751022 ratings on IGDB

League of Legends FAQ

When did League of Legends come out?

League of Legends was released on October 27, 2009 for PC and Mac.

Is League of Legends on PlayStation 5?

No. League of Legends has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Mac.

Is League of Legends on Xbox Series X|S?

No. League of Legends has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Mac.

Is League of Legends on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. League of Legends has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Mac.

Who is making League of Legends?

League of Legends is developed by Riot Games and published by Tencent Holdings and GOA Games Services Ltd..

Is League of Legends multiplayer?

Yes. League of Legends supports multiplayer and co-operative.

Is League of Legends good?

Critics give League of Legends an average score of 84/100 across 3 reviews.

League of Legends series

11 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. League of Legends2009
  2. Cho'Gath Eats the World2013
  3. Blitzcrank's Poro Roundup2015
  4. Legends of Runeterra2020
  5. Ruined King: A League of Legends Story2021
  6. Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story2021
  7. League of Legends: Esports Manager2022
  8. The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story2023
  9. Convergence: A League of Legends Story2023
  10. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story2023
  11. 2XKO2026

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