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League of Legends Release Date and Time

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League of Legends
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Work with your teammates to outmaneuver your opponents in League of Legends! Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.

League of Legends Release Date and Time

Released on October 27, 2009

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League of Legends was officially released for PC on October 27, 2009, and continues to receive updates and new content to this day.


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Is League of Legends on Xbox Game Pass?

No, as the game is exclusive to PC. However, you can link your Xbox profile with an Xbox Game Pass membership to your Riot account to get exclusive rewards such as all 160+ Champions, day-one access to every new champion as they release, and 20% XP boost.

Is League of Legends on PS Plus?

No, as League of Legends is exclusive to PC.

Is League of Legends on Nintendo Switch Online?

No, as League of Legends is exclusive to PC.

Announcement History

October 21, 2009

Following a successful beta test, Riot Games opened the game to the public in an Open Beta phase. This brief, one-week period concluded with the official launch of League of Legends on October 27, 2009.

April 11, 2009

League of Legends entered beta testing on April 11, 2009, and continued until October 20, 2009. Participation was limited to those with invitations, with each user receiving five to distribute.

October 7, 2008 Reveal Announcement

Riot Games issued a press release on October 7, 2008, announcing the reveal of League of Legends and its upcoming beta in 2009.

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