Riot Games pushed the latest patch to stabilize competitive play after identifying progression issues that necessitated a fresh start for the entire player base. While losing your hard-earned placement might sting, the reset ensures that the ladder remains fair and that the internal matchmaking logic is functioning correctly moving forward. If you were sitting at the top of the leaderboards, you'll have to prove your skill once more to reclaim your spot.
Beyond the rank reset, the update addresses a specific mechanical bug that was plaguing 2XKO matches involving Illaoi. Her assist tentacles are now functioning as intended, meaning her pressure game and off-screen support should be much more reliable. This fix is crucial for Illaoi mains who felt their synergy was lacking due to the inconsistent tentacle spawns during tag-ins.
For those playing on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, there is a specific step required to see these changes. You must fully close the game and re-open it to properly load into the new lobby version. Simply tabbing out or leaving the console in rest mode might result in connection errors or outdated game data. Once you're back in, the ranked queue is yours to conquer again.
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