A viral post from the League of Legends community has everyone doing a double take. According to Popstar (@GwenPopstar) on Twitter, “Gwen’s default skin has been removed from the game, you’d better buy one of her skins if you want to play her!”
The viral joke
While it might sound like a shocking update at first glance, don’t worry – Gwen’s base skin isn’t actually gone. The tweet quickly spread across the community as a tongue-in-cheek joke about Riot’s increasing skin releases for the champion.
With Gwen recently receiving her Rain Shepherd skin and appearing in multiple leaks tied to Act 2 of the Trials of Twilight season, players have been joking that Riot is encouraging everyone to buy one of her many premium cosmetics.
Community reactions
Fans on social media leaned into the humor immediately, posting comments like:
“Guess it’s time to buy Beeko Gwen when it drops.”
“Riot: You wanted more Gwen skins, not a free Gwen.”
It’s the kind of lighthearted meme that perfectly fits the ongoing conversation around the frequency of skin releases, especially as Gwen has been front and center in recent updates.
Why players believed it
Part of the reason the joke landed so well is that Gwen has been the face of several major events lately. Between Rain Shepherd Gwen, rumored Winterblessed skins, and her frequent lore tie-ins, the champion has been everywhere — so the idea of her “default skin being removed” almost sounded like something Riot would accidentally do mid patch.
No, you don’t have to rush to the store — Gwen’s base skin is safe. The joke is another example of League’s player base turning patch news and leaks into a community wide laugh. But with Gwen’s popularity at an all time high, there’s a good chance you’ll see more of her new looks soon anyway.
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Source: Popstar
FAQ
Did Riot actually remove Gwen’s default skin
No, this is just a viral community joke. Gwen’s base model is still in the game.
Why are people joking about Gwen
Because Gwen has received multiple new skins and event tie-ins lately, making her one of the most frequently featured champions this season.
What’s Gwen’s latest skin
Her newest confirmed skin is Rain Shepherd Gwen, arriving in Act 2 of the Trials of Twilight season.
Is Riot planning more Gwen skins
Nothing official yet, but given her current popularity, more Gwen cosmetics in 2026 wouldn’t be surprising.
