Here's what to expect from the second season of League of Legends in 2025.

The second season of League of Legends is arriving with more impact than the first, and it's no exaggeration to say that many people were waiting for it with a mixture of anxiety and distrust. After a somewhat turbulent first half of the year, especially with the criticism surrounding microtransactions, Riot seems to have understood the problem.

This time, the idea is to go back to the roots, and that makes sense. The community asked for fewer bitter surprises and more attention to the details that really matter within the game. So, if you were already a bit discouraged, maybe this is the time to give it another chance. Yes, we're talking about the much-talked-about second season of League of Legends, which arrives at the end of April, on the 30th.

Ionia in center stage: the return that no one forgot.

It's official: Spirit Blossom is back . The scenery changes, and so does the energy. Out go the charged fields, and in comes a more colorful visual style, with trees, lakes, and elements that directly evoke Ionia. The second season of League of Legends will delve deep into this visual style.

The entire Summoner's Rift environment has been redesigned. The towers have a new look, the bases are quite different, and even the jungle monsters have an Ionian touch. Some people are already saying that this is the most beautiful version of the map since the release of the Anima skin line.

A war that changes everything.

The second season of League of Legends also brings significant changes to map objectives. The demon Atakhan now appears in a new form — Thornbound — and he's more than just a strong monster . He has a direct impact on the dynamics of the match. Defeating him grants Blood Roses and transforms subsequent ones into Spirit Roses. The buff is powerful: a 25% increase in the effects of the roses . Furthermore, the team that achieves this activates a passive effect that can define entire fights.

Not to mention the changes in the Void: fewer appearances, more impact. The Herald now appears later, but with less resistance, which should alter the pace of the games and change the strategy of those who have always prioritized the first objectives as if it were the rule.

Adjustments to the game's foundation

Nothing affects League of Legends players more than changes to basic rules. And the second season of League of Legends reopens some old wounds. The Smite spell is now automatic for the jungler. How many matches have started with someone forgetting to equip Smite? Another direct change: support now starts with World Atlas, without exception.

Therefore, it eliminates some strategies that were disrupting the game and ended up hindering more than helping. And to avoid those crazy trips to other lanes at the start of the match, there will be a penalty if the support leaves their lane too early.

Nobody can stand seeing a player with a positive KDA penalized just because their team is losing anymore. That's changing too. The second season of League of Legends adjusts the gold reward more fairly, taking into account the champion's skill level and not just the match situation. Furthermore, the honor system will remain active between seasons. It seems small, but it encourages better behavior, and anyone who's ever been frustrated by trolls or AFK players knows how seriously this kind of action needs to be taken. Riot promises improvements in this regard.

A new casual mode for those who just want to have fun.

Anyone who's been playing League for a while knows how intense and even tiring the game can be. That's why the Brawl mode could be the icing on the cake in this second season of League of Legends. Inspired by other games, like Smite's Arena, the mode puts two teams on a simpler map, without towers, without any messing around. The idea is to face each other directly, without wasting time.

Each team has 250 health points, and you lose points when you get killed or let minions pass through the portal . It's simple, straightforward, and, most importantly, fun. There's no waiting time to respawn, and you automatically earn gold. You know those moments when you just want to play to relax? This mode can be exactly that.

The fashion side of League is also being updated.

It's impossible to talk about the second season of League of Legends without mentioning the new visuals. Spirit Blossom arrives in full force, bringing new skins for champions such as:

• Ashe;
• Bard;
• Irelia;
• Ivern;
• Varus;
• Lux;
• Zyra. 

Ashe and Irelia are getting Legendary skins, and Lux's will be Prestige. Zed is also joining in with a special look in Battle Pass 2. It's worth mentioning that Ivern will have a free skin in the pass. Aside from this theme, Twitch is getting into the summer spirit with a new skin, and more visual updates are expected throughout the season.

Where's the Nexus Blitz?

It's not all about new things for a League of Legends fan. Many people are asking about the old modes that have disappeared, like Nexus Blitz. During a Q&A session, this question was raised, but the answer wasn't very encouraging: it's still not in the plans. A shame. It was one of the most fun modes, especially for those who wanted a faster, more unconventional match.

And who is the new champion?

The new character hasn't appeared yet, but her name is already on everyone's lips: Yunara. The expectation is that she'll arrive during this second season of League of Legends and that she'll have a direct connection to Ionia, which makes sense given the Black Rose narrative and the return of Spirit Blossom. With this mystery in the air, many people will be keeping a close eye on PBE updates and leaks.

Finally, the second season of League of Legends aims to correct the missteps from the beginning of the year and restore the confidence of those who have experienced highs and lows with the game.