League of Legends Season 2: Spirit Blossom, Brawl Mode, and Big Updates

League of Legends Season 2: Spirit Blossom, Brawl Mode, and Big Updates

Riot Unveils Season 2 Plans with Spirit Blossom and Major Changes

Riot Games has officially revealed what's coming in League of Legends Season 2, and it’s packed with exciting changes. From a return to Ionia’s beloved Spirit Blossom event, to a brand-new game mode called Brawl, the upcoming season is shaping up to be one of the most refreshing yet.

If you haven't seen the Season 2 cinematics, it's worth watching them before diving into the details. They reveal key storylines and set the tone for the next chapter in Runeterra.

Spirit Blossom Returns as a Canon Event

Season 2 kicks off with the return of Spirit Blossom, one of the most loved themes in League history. Set in Ionia during the rare bloom of Spirit Blossom flowers, this time it's not just about skins—it’s a canon event in the League of Legends universe.

New Spirit Blossom skins are coming for champions like Ashe, Irelia, Bard, Varus, Zyra, Ivern, and even a Prestige Spirit Blossom Lux. These skins dive deep into Ionian folklore and are more detailed than ever.

Major Summoner’s Rift Gameplay Changes

Riot is refining Summoner’s Rift gameplay with big updates based on player feedback. The new focus is on smoother pacing and reducing objective overload:

• Atakhan Rework: Voracious Atakhan is removed. Now there's only Thornbound Atakhan, giving out powerful buffs and Spirit Petals on defeat.
• Void Objective Adjustments: Void Grubs now spawn only once, and later in the game, giving laning phase more breathing room.
• Rift Herald: Spawn moved to 15 minutes and made harder to avoid.
• Bounty System Fixes: More accurate triggers so teams behind won’t wrongly have bounties.

Jungle and Support Role Updates

To combat trolling, Riot is locking in certain mechanics in Champion Select:

• Only junglers can access Smite, and it’s auto-assigned.
• Supports will get the World Atlas item automatically at game start.
• You can still swap roles with teammates during Champ Select.
• Spellbook users like Bard can still grab Smite later in-game.

Anti-Troll and Griefing Detection Upgrades

A major focus this season is punishing toxic behavior. Riot is launching better systems to catch soft-inting, trolling, and griefing. These updates will automatically detect bad behavior like refusing to help while avoiding AFK detection.

Players will also get clearer feedback on reports—now including the offender’s name if action was taken.

New Game Mode: Brawl

Introducing Brawl—a new 5v5 mode set in Bandle City. You pick your champion and battle without towers or standard objectives. Just push minions into the enemy base and defend your own.

It’s designed for fast-paced, fun games and is perfect for casual players or newcomers. Brawl launches in Patch 25.10.

Upcoming Metagame and Seasonal Events

After “The Demon’s Hand,” Riot is planning a fresh metagame for Act 2. As always, they aim to bring something new and experimental to keep players engaged with unique objectives and challenges.

Skins Update: Spirit Blossom, Variety Skins, and More

Beyond Spirit Blossom, Riot is launching “Variety Skins”—one-off skins that don’t belong to a larger thematic line. The first is Pool Party Twitch, available in the Act 1 Paid Pass.

These unique skins give Riot more creative freedom and offer more champion-focused designs. They’ll also release Exalted Morgana, and Prestige Zed and Aphelios skins this season.

Yunara: New Champion Teased

A new champion, Yunara, will debut in Act 2. While Riot hasn’t revealed much yet, she has ties to the Spirit Blossom lore. More details are expected soon.

Hall of Legends: A New Pro Joins the Ranks

In May, another legendary pro player will be honored in the Hall of Legends, celebrating their influence on the game and community.

Final Thoughts

League of Legends Season 2 is shaping up to be a mix of nostalgia and innovation. From Spirit Blossom’s beautiful return to better matchmaking, gameplay balancing, and exciting new modes, there’s something for every type of player.

Whether you're chasing new skins, diving into Brawl, or excited to explore Ionia again, Season 2 is set to be one of the best updates League has seen in years.

Stay tuned for more dev blogs and jump into the Rift to experience it all!

Source:Spirit Blossom, Brawl & More | Dev Update - League of Legends