
Hextech Chests return to LoL beginning next week—but not how players might have hoped

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 and content creators after Riot initially removed the popular loot system.
In a statement released today, Feb. 26, Riot addressed player concerns. Acknowledging that Hextech Chests were more than just a means to unlock in-game rewards, Riot admitted they “didn’t fully grasp how much this mattered” to the community. The reversal comes as part of broader adjustments aimed at restoring player trust, but the new system doesn’t fully mirror the one players were mourning.