I'm starting to believe in League of Legends again. While I think that 2024 and 2025 have somewhat confused the MOBA's overarching identity, 2026 feels like it could be a much-needed turning point. With League Next - a colossal new update that feels like a sequel - lurking on the horizon, and fewer champions releasing per year as a result of Riot's attempts to really go in and fix the game, it feels like a step in the right direction. Despite major layoffs, however, the company has hired some serious talent over the past few months - including some star-studded additions to its MMO team. The latest addition to the crew, however, is former LCS star turned streamer William 'Meteos' Hartman, who has joined LoL's Gameplay Analysis Team.