League Of Legends Gacha System Update - 2025 Changes!

Just when you thought League of Legends had enough loot-based systems, Riot is back with another potential gacha twist. This time, they’re testing a new “Epic Skin Chest”, which might offer cheaper ways to get skins… or just another spin of the RNG machine.

With Exalted Skins, Mythic Variants, Event Capsules, random drops—and yes, even Zoe’s W— already filling the game with layers of chance-based content, players are wondering: Is gacha taking over League of Legends completely?

Let’s break down what we know about this upcoming Epic Skin Chest system—and whether it’s a good deal or just more chaos in a loot-obsessed client.

What Is the Epic Skin Chest?

Riot is introducing a new chest called the “Epic Skin Chest” that will be sold directly in the in-game store.

🎁 What does it do?
It gives you a random Epic-tier skin from a specific, themed pool. The first confirmed set of skins will be from the April Fools event line—which includes the new goofy, chaotic, and highly stylized skins we’ve come to expect from Riot’s yearly prank fest.

At launch, there will be four different skins in this chest’s loot table.

A Cheaper Way to Get Skins? Maybe…

There’s no confirmed price for the chest yet, but some early data mining suggests it could be around 900 RP or less. If true, this would make it a cheaper way to get an Epic skin, considering most are priced at 1350 RP when purchased directly.

But here’s the kicker…

⚠️ What if this chest is the only way to get those April Fools skins?

If Riot decides not to sell the April Fools skins directly, this would mark a significant shift—where even Epic-tier skins, traditionally the most accessible premium cosmetic tier, become fully gacha-locked.

That would bring League even closer to the Wild Rift model, where many skins can only be unlocked via lootboxes or event rolls.

There’s Also a Zeri Icon Version?

Alongside the base version of the chest, Riot appears to be releasing a premium variant that includes a Zeri-themed icon. This could be purely cosmetic, but it may also hint at a bundle or increased drop odds.

We’ve seen this kind of structure before—like the KitKat event chest, which offered a themed reward on top of RNG drops.

Whether the Zeri Icon version adds value—or is just a clever upsell—remains to be seen.

Could This Be the Future of Epic Skins?

Let’s be clear: if Epic skins become exclusively available through chests, that’s a major shift in how cosmetics are delivered in League.

Traditionally, Epic skins were the “sweet spot”:

Cheaper than Legendaries
Unique enough to stand out
Available directly in the store

If Riot turns those into loot-exclusive content, it signals a bigger push toward a full gacha-driven economy.

We’ve already seen:

Exalted skins delayed and debated
Mythic Essence tied to random capsule drops
Your Shop randomness determining discounts
More seasonal systems and gachas creeping into basic skin lines

Now, even standard Epic skins might join the lootbox lineup.

So… Is It Worth Buying?

That depends. If the chest is 900 RP or less, and if you like all four skins in the loot table? It could be a good deal.

But if Riot:

Removes the ability to buy those skins directly
Doesn’t show drop rates
Or bundles the best stuff behind icons or extra gimmicks

Then it becomes another step toward a game model that prioritizes randomness over choice.

For now, we wait. Riot hasn’t revealed the official pricing or confirmed if these skins will be available in the store.

But until then, RIP Braum, who waited 1400 days for a new skin… and might get locked behind RNG. 😅

Stay tuned—when more info drops, we’ll cover it here.

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