Riot Games Reinstates Hextech Chests in League of Legends After Community Outcry

The return of Hextech Chests and reduced Blue Essence costs aim to address player backlash over recent changes.

Hextech Chests will return in Act 2 of League of Legends' current season, allowing players to earn up to 10 chests per act through the free battle pass and the Honor system.
The chests will replace certain free skins in the battle pass, with Riot stating this change reflects player preferences for more customizable rewards.
Blue Essence costs for all champions will be reduced by 50%, making it easier for players to build their rosters and unlock new characters.
Riot is delaying the release of the Sahn Uzal Mordekaiser Exalted skin to improve its quality, following negative feedback on the Exalted skin tier.
Additional updates include the return of the Blue Essence Emporium and Your Shop in upcoming patches, and a shift to a monthly schedule for the Clash tournament queue.