In an effort to create a more unified experience across all their games, Riot Games has announced that they will be phasing out the usage of “Summoner Names” and transitioning all players to Riot IDs starting on November 20, 2023. The company acknowledges that in-game names are an important part of how players experience the game, and their goal is to make this change as seamless as possible. The decision to move away from Summoner Names is due to the changing lore of Runeterra, League of Legends, and Summoner’s Rift, as well as the shift in focus from Summoners to Champions in 2014.
Although the word Summoner still appears in some aspects of the game, such as voice lines and the name of the Rift, it no longer aligns with the current lore. This update aims to better match the world of League of Legends, create more fluidity between all Riot titles, and streamline the way names work technically. Despite these changes, players do not need to take any immediate action. If they have played a Riot Game before, they already have a Riot ID, and there are various ways to check for one’s Riot ID if unsure.
Overall, Riot Games is making the transition from Summoner Names to Riot IDs to create a more cohesive experience across their games. By phasing out Summoner Names, the company aims to better align with the evolving lore of their games and streamline the technical aspects of names. Players do not need to take any specific action as their Riot ID will already be in place if they have played a Riot Game before. The goal is to ensure that players feel connected to their Riot ID in the same way they do with their Summoner Name.
