When Patch 26.9 goes live, players in the Master, Grandmaster, and Challenger tiers will see their progress adjusted. This isn't just a visual change; Riot is resetting both the visible rank and the underlying MMR for these players back to Master 0LP. The regions currently confirmed for this reset include North America (NA), Europe West (EUW), EU Nordic & East (EUNE), Brazil (BR), Latin America North (LAN), and Turkey (TR).
For anyone grinding in the top 1% of League of Legends, this is a massive shift. Volatility in the MMR system can lead to mismatched lobbies and LP gains that feel unearned or unfairly punishing. By flattening the Apex tiers back to a baseline of Master 0LP, the developers are effectively forcing a "re-qualification" period to ensure the ladder reflects current skill levels rather than early-season anomalies.
If you are currently sitting in Grandmaster or Challenger, expect to lose your standing immediately upon the patch deployment. You will need to prove your spot in the meta all over again. While a mid-season reset can feel like a setback, it is often the only way to purge "inflated" accounts and restore the prestige of the highest ranks in the game. Keep an eye on the official patch schedule for the exact timing of the 26.9 rollout in your specific region.
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