dailyloe.com – Riot Games is reportedly working on a significant update for League of Legends, potentially introducing a three-role queue system. This change is part of the League Next project, which aims to rebuild the game with a new client and substantial systemic improvements. An announcement regarding these updates is anticipated between the MSI 2026 and LoL Worlds 2026 esports tournaments.
Dataminer LoLLeaksEN has uncovered code indicating that players might soon be able to select a third position, referred to as “tertiary,” during role selection. The inclusion of a third role could drastically reduce wait times for players, especially those in higher ranks. This adjustment is expected to enhance the match-making process.
However, introducing a three-role system may impact the quality of ranked matches, as players often face challenges when playing in their secondary roles. The new system aims to alleviate the issue of players being autofilled into roles they did not select due to high queue times. Riot has been addressing autofilling challenges for the 2026 ranked season by ensuring that autofilled players are matched with others in the same situation.
Additionally, Riot introduced the Aegis of Valor system to reward players in autofilled games. Players receiving a mastery score of C or higher can gain either double LP or full protection from LP loss. These changes may help facilitate the smooth implementation of the third role option in League Next.
Riot Games’ senior vice president Andrei ‘Meddler’ van Roon has confirmed that the support role will also undergo an overhaul in the upcoming update. Players are encouraged to share their thoughts on the potential expansion of role selection on the Insider Gaming Discord.
