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Check out the experimental new mode coming in patch 8.16! The Nexus Blitz alpha will run for 4 weeks and is open to all players who want to participate. Riot will take player feedback into account when determining the future of Nexus Blitz, so make sure to try out the alpha and let them know what you think!
Welcome to the (double) jungle
Nexus Blitz is faster paced than other game modes, with an average game time of about 15 minutes. The mode is designed for those of you seeking fresh ways to play League and low-pressure fun. It emphasizes exciting and surprising moments over intense competition, while still rewarding the skills you've learned from other League modes, like Summoner’s Rift.
In this 5v5 mode, each team consists of a duo jungle who share gold/XP along with three laners who flex across two halves of a split lane. The compact map makes for constant action, and a roulette of map-wide, mayhem-inducing events—like King of the Hill, snowball fights, or Bardle Royale— amplify the frenzy even more.
Winning an event unlocks one of several powerful team-wide rewards, like a base cannon that shoots you halfway across the map or a one-time Guardian Angel.
Additionally, racking up killstreaks lights you on fire, giving you tons of damage and shorter cooldowns but making you more vulnerable to damage in return. Champs on fire are worth a TON of gold to their enemies if ever they're shut down.
Nexus Blitz also brings back some classic items from League's past. Jump to the primer below for a list of those, or keep reading for some more info on what to expect from the alpha (and experimental modes in the future).
What exactly does alpha mean?
Nexus Blitz will be patched several times throughout the 4 week testing period to keep up with players who will define its first ever meta. Keep an eye on the weekly dev corner threads on the official boards for details on upcoming changes to the game mode.
Your feedback is crucial at this stage! Riot needs you to play and tell them what you think about every aspect of Nexus Blitz. If you see potential in Nexus Blitz, this is your opportunity to help shape its development!
Beyond Nexus Blitz: Experimental Modes
Experimental modes won’t happen super frequently. At most, you’ll see a couple in a given year. Riot is designing them from the ground up instead of customizing and modifying existing modes, and the vast, vast majority of the League team is still focused on SR, with a much smaller group working on experimental prototypes.
Nexus Blitz Primer
Nexus Blitz includes a ton of gameplay and balance changes, as well as some brand new items and the return of some of your old favorites. Welcome back
What do you think of this new approach to making game modes by Riot? Will Nexus Blitz stick around, or go the way of Dominion. Which new mechanics or items are you excited to try out? Let us know in the comments below!