League of Legends Announces Major ARAM Update with New Maps

LOS ANGELES, CA — Riot Games has confirmed significant changes to its popular ARAM mode in League of Legends. The new update will introduce a three-map rotation and an improved Champion Select system, set to release on June 25, 2025.

Eduardo Cortejoso, Modes Product Lead at Riot Games, stated during the Spirit Blossom Summit that the goal was to create a healthier ARAM experience. “Our primary focus was to explore what a healthy change to ARAM should look like,” he explained.

The new maps include a revived Butcher’s Bridge and a brand-new addition named Koeshin’s Crossing, designed to tie into the Spirit Blossom season. “These changes are intended to be permanent,” Cortejoso said, although he acknowledged that future adjustments would depend on player feedback.

Koeshin’s Crossing will incorporate Bloom Portals, allowing for instant teleportation without requiring channeling time, providing more options for assassin champions. Additionally, players will now see a “spiritual version” of the bridge upon death instead of a gray screen.

Cortejoso revealed that the ARAM shopkeepers have updated their inventories, reintroducing the legacy item, Spectral Cutlass, across all three maps. This change targets mobility-focused champions and assassins.

The updated Champion Select system will eliminate the old reroll method. Players will choose from two champions, with an option for a third appearing occasionally. Unselected champions will be placed on a bench for teammates to select.

“One of the goals was to reduce anger generated from the reroll system,” Cortejoso said. “We want to make sure that ARAM remains enjoyable for everyone, whether they are hardcore players or casual ones.”

Riot Games aims to maintain the core essence of ARAM while introducing new mechanics. “We really want to do a better job at improving our narrative through environmental storytelling,” Cortejoso added.

The upcoming changes have been in the works for three years, and the team is eager to see how they will be received when they go live in patch 25.13.