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Arena is coming back to League of Legends soon!
Riot Games confirmed that the fan-favorite Arena game mode will make its return on League of Legends Season 1. They also revealed the new additions, on top of the things that they plan to change for the game mode. Check out everything we know about Arena’s upcoming run.
Arena is coming back on League of Legends Season 1
According to the dev update, Arena’s return is set forAct IIof League of Legends Season One. Assuming that the season is evenly split in two, we’ll get Arena on Jun 11, 2025 withPatch 25.S1.5.
Arena changes
Arena will receive a Noxian update, the biggest being a Noxus map themed after the gladiator pits. Riot says that this new map will also have a new, unique mechanic.
This run will also feature the new Guests of Honor system across all Arena maps. Players can vote which famous Noxian gets to alter the rules of each game, across all maps. This mechanic will mostly replace Cameos.

As usual, new items and augments will be added. The Koi Pond map will be changed, based on player feedback.
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New items in the form ofTier 3 bootsenter the Rift, alongside the newEpic Monster Atakhan. The entirety of Summoner’s Rift gets aNoxian-themed makeover- from the Shopkeeper to the Turrets.
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This new seasonal structure of League also brings changes to itsBattle Pass, where players can now earn free skins. The first set of skins this season are the Masque of the Black Rose skins, and Elise’s is earnable for free.
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