Compared to other esports, League of Legends has received some criticism over its international tournament formats. Accordingly, single elimination is simply not a favourite. However, an update regarding Riot Games LoL Tournaments might introduce some change!
Riot Games LoL Tournaments – Black and White
For those unaware, the only two international tournaments each year for League of Legends are the Worlds and MSI events. Both of these seem to introducing some change heading into 2023.
How do we know this? Well, over on Twitter, Riot Games’ global head of League esports had the following to say:
In addition, the following comments were added:
Yes, format changes are coming. When we heard the feedback last year, we took this season to really dive into it and to start accessing what parts of the format we are working on, what parts we think could use improvements, working with our regional teams around the world to [figure] out what those formats can and should be.”
Credits: Andy Day
Accordingly, the largest source of confusion is the fact that Riot Games has hosted double elimination in the past. Specfically, the VALORANT Champions event held at the end of the season features such a format.
So while it’s not confirmed, efforts are being made to make this change live for next year.
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