League of Legends: New Season January Roadmap - New Champ and Skins

Riot Games has unveiled its exciting roadmap for the new season of League of Legends, kicking off in early January. The upcoming season promises a cinematic debut, a new champion release, fresh skins, and significant changes to Summoner’s Rift. Fans can expect Noxus-themed content, new ranked updates, and even a motion comic expanding the game’s narrative.

On January 7, Riot will release the new season cinematic, featuring scenes teased in earlier battle pass acts. This cinematic will likely explore more Noxian lore and may hint at an upcoming Noxus-based show following Arcane. On January 8, Riot will provide a developer update to outline Season 1’s content and possibly reveal the new champion, believed to be Mel Medarda.

Let us take a deeper dive into all of these scheduled events below:

New Cinematic: Welcome to Noxus

The highlight of early January is the cinematic Welcome to Noxus, scheduled for release on January 7. Riot has already teased images hinting at dark and intense Noxian themes. Fans familiar with the previous battle pass acts can expect familiar visuals and expanded lore, setting the stage for upcoming content.

This cinematic could also connect to the rumored Noxus series, which may follow Arcane’s success. Given its potential tie-in with future shows, this cinematic might introduce key characters or events central to the evolving League of Legends universe.

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Developer Update

On January 8, Riot will publish a developer update covering the roadmap for Season 1. This update will likely detail the battle pass chapters, new ranked season features, and patch timelines.

There’s also speculation that Riot might finally reveal the new champion, Mel Medarda, a Noxian aristocrat known from Arcane. If confirmed, she is expected to hit the PBE^[1] in early January and go live with the month’s final patch.

New Patch and Ranked Season

On January 9, the first patch of the season, 25.S1.1, will be released. This patch introduces a Noxus-themed Summoner’s Rift, featuring darker visuals and warlike elements in line with Noxus lore.

Alongside the map changes, Riot will launch the new ranked season and the Act One battle pass, giving players fresh goals and exclusive rewards. A motion comic, titled "Bringer of Ruin", will also debut on the same day, further expanding the story of Act One.

New Skins

Riot has announced several new skins for January, including the Mask of the Black Rose skin line. This set will feature dark and elegant designs inspired by Noxus.

Additionally, Riot will release a premium $250 Exalted Sett skin, which will replace the Arcane Jinx skin in the store. These skins, combined with the battle pass rewards, offer plenty of cosmetic options for collectors.

Patches and Acts for Season 1

Season 1 will be divided into three Acts, with eight patches per Act. Each Act will introduce new teams, thematic changes, and updates to Summoner’s Rift, keeping the game visually fresh and dynamic.

The first Act focuses on Noxus, but future Acts may explore regions like Ionia^[2] or Demacia^[3], adding variety to the evolving storyline. Riot’s approach of introducing region-specific content will likely keep players engaged throughout the season.

Related: League of Legends Season 15: Release date and content.

January marks the beginning of an action-packed new season in League of Legends, with exciting content like a Noxus cinematic, fresh skins, and major map updates. The new ranked season and Act One battle pass provide additional motivation for players to dive into the game.

References

1. [1] "PBE". leagueoflegends.fandom.com. Retrieved January 05, 2025
2. [2] "Ionia". leagueoflegends.fandom.com. Retrieved January 05, 2025
3. [3] "Demacia". leagueoflegends.fandom.com. Retrieved January 05, 2025