The transition began on , with the rollout of the Season 6 Preseason (Patches 5.22 through 5.24). This period focused on diversifying gameplay through massive updates:
Levels 6 and 7 were added, allowing players to further showcase their expertise with specific champions. 3. The "Dynamic Queue" Controversy Season 62015
High-level players and the broader community criticized it for compromising competitive integrity, as solo players often faced coordinated four or five-man premades. The transition began on , with the rollout
The Rift Herald was introduced as an early-game objective in the Baron pit to encourage more action on the top side of the map. The "Dynamic Queue" Controversy High-level players and the
It allowed players to queue up with any number of friends (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) in a single ranked ladder.
The 2015 World Championship (which led into this season) showcased record-high champion diversity, with 74 unique picks, despite the dominance of "juggernauts" like Mordekaiser and Gangplank .
Major reworks were applied to several ADCs to give them unique identities. Notable changes included Graves receiving his "shotgun" mechanic and Quinn gaining extreme mobility with Behind Enemy Lines .