Riot walks back unpopular League of Legends changes

Riot walks back unpopular League of Legends changes: Hextech Chests are coming back, and the Blue Essence cost for new champions will be cut in half
Riot says changes meant to streamline League of Legends' reward systems "missed the mark."
Riot confirms Hextech Chests are coming back to League of Legends
Hextech Chests are coming back in League of Legends next update, with the news coming in the wake of major controversy over their removal.
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Riot walks back controversial League of Legends changes: Hextech Chests, Exalted skins, and Blue Essence costs are all being reworked
Credit: Riot Games League of Legends has been stepping in a lot of mud these past few months, but now Riot is acknowledging its mistakes and committing to walking back some of the game's most controversial changes.
Riot brings back Hextech chests in LoL and more, cuts cost of all champions in half
Dissent reached an all-time high when Riot doubled down on the removal of Hextech Chests, prompting calls for accountability at the highest level. A petition demanding the removal of Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja quickly gained traction, amassing over 36,000 signatures within days.
Riot is reversing its unpopular League of Legends changes
In response to a widespread player backlash, Hextech Chests will return, and champions' costs will be cut in half.
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League of Legends fans never shy away from voicing their frustrations, and when Riot Games removed Hextech Chests, all heck broke loose. The community wouldn’t buy any explanation for the fascinating concept's removal, and after relentless pushback, Riot is backing down.
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