Cinematic Video — in January

Riot plans to release a new cinematic at the beginning of next year. According to sources, the video will feature a large number of champions from Demacia , highlighting the central theme of the season.

Updated Shyvana 

Players will finally get to see a full visual and gameplay update for Shyvana. The champion has long awaited a reimagining, and the new season will mark her return.

Atahan Leaves the Rift

For understandable storyline reasons, the new champion Atahan will be removed from the current roster of available characters in Summoner’s Rift.

New and Returning Items

Developers are preparing an update to the item system — introducing both brand-new items and the return of classics. It’s possible that the Hextech Gunblade, familiar from past seasons and currently only available in the Arena mode, will make a comeback.

New Elements in Game Files

Data miners have discovered mentions of Magic Totems, Augments, and Role Quests. Their function is currently unknown, but it is speculated that these could be new mechanics or expansions of existing progression systems in the game.

First Details of the Demacia Battle Pass

In addition to gameplay changes, initial information about the next Battle Pass, which will also be themed around Demacia , has emerged.

What might be included in the pass:

• A Prestige skin for Morgana Stained Glass.
• Cho’Gath is speculated to receive a skin related to Petricite — a characteristic material of Demacia ;
• Taliyah 

Moreover, it is reported that the Demacian skin series will also appear in the regular store, allowing players to obtain skins outside the Battle Pass framework.

The Demacian focus of the First Season of 2026 promises to be extremely interesting, and the appearance of the updated Shyvana and new game elements only adds intrigue. All this suggests that Riot is preparing one of the most content-rich starts of the year in recent times.