League of Legends Hextech Chest Brought Back After Fan Feedback

League of Legends Reverses Course on Unpopular Updates Following Player Feedback

Responding to significant player feedback, Riot Games has announced a series of reversals to recent League of Legends (LoL) updates. A developer update, published February 27, 2025, and accompanied by a YouTube video, detailed these changes. Riot acknowledged previous updates missed the mark and committed to addressing player concerns.

The Return of Hextech Chests

A key reversal is the reinstatement of Hextech Chests. Riot admitted they underestimated the importance of chests to player reward systems. Starting with patch 25.05, players will earn up to ten chests and keys per act – eight from the free pass and two through the Honor system.

Exalted Mordekaiser Skin Delayed, Mythic Essence Adjustments

The upcoming Exalted Mordekaiser skin, along with the entire Exalted skin line, has been delayed to allow for further refinement. Additionally, in response to feedback regarding Mythic Essence availability, one non-Prestige skin will be replaced with 25 Mythic Essence in the paid pass.

Champion Cost Reduction and Clash Schedule Restored

Addressing concerns about champion accessibility, Riot is reducing the Blue Essence cost for all champions by 50%, effective patch 25.05. Furthermore, the Clash monthly schedule is being reinstated, with an ARURF Clash event in March and a standard SR Clash in April.

Blue Essence Emporium and Your Shop Return

Popular features, Your Shop and the Blue Essence Emporium, will also return. Your Shop is scheduled for patch 25.06, and the Emporium for 25.07.

Riot emphasized their commitment to ongoing refinement based on player feedback, stating that improving the game is an iterative process. League of Legends remains free-to-play on PC.