The big outrage of removing Hextech Chests, reducing the frequency of Clash, and deleting Your Shop and The Blue Essence Emporium unannounced made it so every League of Legends post had players ...

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The primary point of contention between Riot and its players have been Hextech Chests, which are now officially coming back as of the next patch. Riot Games has introduced gacha mechanics ...

After weeks of intense backlash from the League of Legends community, Riot Games has officially announced the return of Hextech Chests. The decision follows widespread frustration among players ...

A dev update video featuring Riot’s Meddler and Pabro was shared this week to address the Hextech Chest situation. Since their removal, Hextech Chests have frequently been either a subject of ...

Hextech Chests have been the source of significant controversy in the League of Legends community since the start of 2025, after the beloved system was removed. Now, after persistent uproar from ...

Who wasn't disappointed by the removal of Hextech chests in League of Legends. They are a staple in the game, offering us a chance to win free cosmetics, often times skins. However, recent changes to ...

Riot Games is bringing back Hextech Chests to League of Legends with the launch of Act 2 next week. The new Hextech Chest system will feature eight chests within the battle pass, with more coming ...

The League of Legends player base has spoken, and Riot Games is adding Hextech Chests back after backlash. Here's everything we know about upcoming loot and progression changes. Pictured ...

Hextech Chests return via battle pass & honor system, emphasizing engagement over skill. Riot acknowledges player frustration, makes rare move to address criticism. Riot makes adjustments beyond ...

Riot Games says recent changes to League of Legends' reward system "didn't hit the mark for everyone," and so it's bringing Hextech Chests back and reducing the Blue Essence cost for new champions ...