Riot Games is discontinuing League of Legends Classic mode in January 2027 due to low demand, but may return as a limited-time event.
The primary news this week revolves around Riot Games announcing the discontinuation of the League of Legends Classic mode by January 2027. This version, which mirrored the early days of the iconic MOBA, will cease to be a permanent feature due to insufficient demand. Despite launching in July 2026, it seems the nostalgia wasn’t enough to sustain prolonged engagement. Riot mentioned that while the Classic mode would be shelved, it might reappear as a limited-time event. Sources from Rock Paper Shotgun and PCGamesN detail these developments, noting the trend where nostalgia modes in games often struggle to maintain player interest long-term.
Ubisoft’s Workforce Adjustments
Elsewhere in the industry, Ubisoft is making headlines for proposing voluntary redundancies to cut around 100 jobs, as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun. The affected studios are Ubisoft Dusseldorf, Ubisoft Berlin, and notably, Ubisoft Mainz, known for the Anno series. Discussions between the company and a works council are ongoing, indicating a shift in strategy as the company likely adapts to market demands or restructures its operations.
Game Development and Features
Several games have emerged lately with intriguing features. Poly Fighter brings an Early Access fighting experience infused with roguelike elements, allowing players to enhance their fighters with each victory. Additionally, Reality Drift offers a demo of a retro-styled, strategic roguelike racer, emphasizing battles through unique worlds.
Boycotts and Political Stands
House House, known for “Untitled Goose Game,” has publicly supported the BDS movement, continuing its boycott against Microsoft due to its business dealings with the Israeli military. Rock Paper Shotgun details how this decision has affected the release of their co-op puzzler “Big Walk,” which will not launch on Xbox, available instead on PC, PS5, and Switch 2.
In a lighter note, Humble Bundle has unveiled two new packages: one themed around horror for Halloween and the other focusing on factory-building games. This move targets both horror enthusiasts and fans of simulation games, reported by GamingOnLinux.
Lastly, “Warframe” is poised for a significant update with the upcoming “Tau” expansion, marking a departure from the familiar Origin system. As noted by PCGamesN, this heralds a new era for the game, expanding the universe and offering further gameplay innovations.
