LoL Support Role Will Get Huge Overhaul in League Next Update
Riot Games has announced a major overhaul of the Support role in League of Legends, planned for League Next, the codename for a comprehensive update launching in 2027 that will essentially serve as League of Legends 2. The announcement comes as support players express frustration with the role’s lack of updates and new champions.
The support role has not received a new champion since Milio’s release in March 2023, marking nearly four years without new support hero additions. In contrast, Riot has released eight other champions during this period, with Locke confirmed as the tenth new champion overall, though notably not a support champion. This extended drought has left support players feeling neglected compared to other roles.
Recognizing the frustration within the support community, Andrei “Meddler” van Roon, Riot Games’ senior vice president, has offered hope regarding the role’s future. While specific details about the overhauled support mechanics remain limited, van Roon’s statement suggests that meaningful changes are being developed for the League Next expansion.
The focus on a comprehensive support role overhaul as part of League Next rather than incremental changes suggests Riot is planning substantial gameplay adjustments. This includes the possibility of new support champions following the extended hiatus, potentially reshaping how the role functions within the game’s meta and team compositions. The overhaul is expected to be part of the broader system changes coming with League Next’s 2027 release, positioning it as a significant update for players invested in the support position.