LoL Ranked 2019 Changes Fixing the 'smurf' & revamping Solo/Duo

Riot’s patching and hotfixing of leveling issues in low-level play were addressed in their latest client video. Lead Producer New001 discussed a variety of updates set to take place within the coming patches of Season Eight, as well as some potential ideas for where ranked play will be headed in the years to come.

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MASSIVE CHANGES: DUO QUEUE REMOVED + Smurfing GONE + Victorious Lucian Skin? - League of Legends

LoL Ranked 2019 Changes Fixing the 'smurf' & revamping Solo/Duo

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