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
The studio quickly acknowledged a problem with the underlying numbers and promised to "significantly increase" Blue Essence rewards, but some players continued to call for a return to the old system, or at the very least for the return of Hextech Chests, and now Riot has relented.
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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 Games quickly rolled back on its decision after announcing the Hextech Chests' removal in the League's Season 15.
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.
League Of Legends Players Get Their Way, Riot Will Bring Back Hextech Chests
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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Hextech chests are coming back to League of Legends, among other changes, as Riot pledges to win back the trust of fans.
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Champions are also becoming less difficult to unlock. Blue Essence is the in-game currency that can be earned through playing games, and now the Blue Essence cost for all champions will be reduced by 50% next patch, which should help new and returning players build their roster and try out some of the newest release.
League of Legends Hextech Chests Are Making a Comeback
League of Legends' Hextech Chests are set to officially be added back to the game in the near future, reversing their controversial removal.
League of Legends Dev Update: Hextech Chests Return, Champion Costs Slashed & More
League of Legends developers on Tuesday unveiled a series of upcoming changes during their latest Dev Update video. Team leads Andrei “Meddler” van Roon and Paul “Pabro” Bellezza detailed several adjustments designed to address recent player concerns.
Riot walks back controversial League of Legends changes: Hextech Chests, Exalted skins, and Blue Essence costs are all being reworked
Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device 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.
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