Cosmic Update Hits Wild Rift in Patch 6.1 Mid-April

LoL: Wild Rift Patch 6.1: Ascending Stars is set to launch on April 16th, promising a cosmic overhaul that will transform everything from the menus to the battlefield. This update will take players on an adventure through the Dual Nova galaxy, featuring the Challenger’s Star and Adventure’s Star.

Three new champions are set to join the fray, each bringing unique abilities that could change the game's dynamics. Ryze, the Rune Mage, offers immense area-of-effect damage and the ability to teleport teammates across the map with Realm Warp. Nocturne, the Eternal Nightmare, thrives on chaos, using Paranoia to plunge enemies into total darkness. Lastly, Zilean, the Chronokeeper, manipulates time, slowing down enemies and even reviving allies with Chronoshift.

Several champions are also receiving reworks. Garen’s Courage will now scale over time, enhancing his tankiness, while his Judgment ability will shred enemy armor. Ambessa is transitioning from the jungle to the Baron lane, with adjustments to her damage and life steal. Smaller tweaks are also coming for Diana, Fiora, Jax, Sona, and Kalista.

Beyond champion changes, a new Bandle-inspired Rift will shake things up in non-Ranked modes, featuring Enchanted Gifts that appear through portals during the laning phase. Mages will benefit from long-awaited item updates, including the new Bandle Fantasy item that adds extra burst damage. Hextech GLP800 will slow enemies with frost bombs, and Malignance will enhance ultimate abilities, making spellcasters even more formidable.

Ranked mode is also evolving with the launch of the Challenger’s Star, marking the start of a new season. This update brings changes to the Ranked store and introduces an easier way to earn seasonal rewards. Midway through the patch, the Adventure’s Star will unlock, introducing AAAARAM—a fresh take on ARAM with added augments and galactic visuals.

The Wild Pass will feature two stunning skins: Wondertown Twisted Fate and Battlecast Nasus. Twisted Fate’s new look introduces an entirely new skinline, adding to the excitement of this update.

For more information, visit the official LoL: Wild Rift website.