The new Battlepass for Season 2 in 2026 of League of Legends has appeared on the test server. There are some changes that players are not really satisfied with.
What has changed in the Battlepass? In the Subreddit for LoL and on Youtube, the new Battlepass on the test server was discussed. It was noted that there is now only one Prestige skin to earn in the pass. The remaining season skins, which have been included in various Battlepasses since 2025, have been replaced. However, they are not completely gone, as the new Pandemonium skins are supposed to be offered in the real money shop this time.
The replaced slots in the pass, which previously had skins, will be filled with loot boxes (orbs). The orbs contain a selection of different demonic skins, such as those themed around Blood Moon or Infernal. The Prestige skin will be for the champion Shaco.
Here you can see an initial gameplay trailer for Season 2 in 2026 of League of Legends:
Players found the old Battlepass better
What are the players’ opinions? According to the Youtube user Roxiua, Riot should have let players choose again between the Prestige skin and the mythic essences.
Before the Battlepass was revised in 2025, LoL players could earn tokens in the pass. These tokens could then be exchanged for various rewards, including 150 of the mythic essences, which could be used to purchase various Prestige skins in the associated shop.
The top comment under a Reddit post also refers to the old Battlepass. Reddit user TheRizzMasta writes: “I just want the old pass back so I can choose a Prestige skin for a champ I actually play, instead of having to settle for [a champ chosen by Riot].”
Overall, the mood in the community is rather negative. Many players write that the Battlepass has already been worsened by previous changes and is now being made worse again. How the Battlepass will ultimately look in the final version of LoL may still change.
Has Riot said anything about the Battlepass? According to Riot, the upcoming season will be shorter than previous ones. This means Act 1 will only last six patches instead of eight. Due to this shortening, the Battlepass has also been adjusted, “so that the necessary time commitment feels roughly equal to the length of the season.” (via leagueoflegends.com)
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