On November 20, 2023, we’ll be phasing out the usage of “Summoner Names” and moving all players exclusively to Riot IDs to create a more unified experience across all our games. We understand there may be some mixed emotions regarding these changes—whether you’ve been here for 14 years or 14 minutes, in-game names are an important part of how you experience a game. Our goal is to make this change as seamless as possible and help you feel as connected to your Riot ID as you do your Summoner Name.
Why is this happening?
The lore of Runeterra, League of Legends, and Summoner’s Rift has changed over the years. In the beginning, players were Summoners who brought the original roster of Champions to the Rift. Eventually, this became limiting to the world and the characters within it, so in 2014, the focus shifted to the Champions themselves, rather than all-powerful Summoners.
The word Summoner still shows up in a few places like the odd voice line, the occasional reference, and, most notably, the name of the Rift. But, when it comes to players, Summoner Name doesn’t sync with the lore and hasn’t for a while. This update is designed to better match the current world of League of Legends, create more fluidity between all of our titles, and streamline the way names work from a technical perspective.
Do I need to do anything?
Nope. You don’t have to take any action for this update. If you’ve played a Riot Game before, you have a Riot ID. If you aren’t sure what your Riot ID is, there’s a few ways to check:
