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League of Legends
First release on record 27 Oct 2009 · multiplayer online battle arena
League of Legends is a team-based multiplayer strategy game from Riot Games, released for Windows and macOS on October 27, 2009. The base game is free on the Epic Games Store and through Riot’s official download page, with optional in-game purchases. Matches normally put two teams of five champions against each other, with the objective of destroying the enemy Nexus. The PC version suits players who want competitive online matches, role-based teamwork, and several rotating modes. It requires an internet connection for its online service, and Riot supports Windows and macOS rather than the Android and iOS platforms listed in the supplied database record. Epic lists single-player functionality, but the official pages reviewed do not describe local multiplayer, controller support, crossplay, cross-progression, cloud saves, or Steam Deck support.
Researched from the official pages · Updated
| First release | October 27, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Officially supported platforms | Windows and macOS |
| Developer and publisher | Riot Games |
| Base price | Free; optional in-app purchases · checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Core match format | Two teams of five |
| Age rating | ESRB Teen; USK 12 |
| PC minimum memory and storage | 2 GB RAM and 16 GB HDD on Windows |
| Supported languages | 18 audio languages and 18 text languages |
Which platforms have an official version?
League of Legends is officially supported on Windows and macOS. Riot’s download page provides installers for both, and Riot’s requirements page says Linux, SteamOS, Bazzite OS, and other operating systems are unsupported. The supplied database also names Android and iOS, but the official Riot pages reviewed provide no mobile version for this game, so those entries conflict with the verified PC support information. Epic’s listing likewise identifies Windows and Mac OS.
How does multiplayer work?
The standard match is online team play: two teams of five champions fight through lanes, turrets, inhibitors, and the jungle to destroy the enemy Nexus. Riot identifies five positions—top, jungle, mid, bot, and support—and explains that champions gain experience and gold during the match. Epic also labels the game co-op, competitive multiplayer, multiplayer, and single-player, and mentions a rotating selection of modes. The official pages reviewed do not state local or split-screen play, crossplay between platforms, or cross-progression between accounts.
What PC hardware does Riot require?
Riot’s current Windows minimum is a Core i3-530 or FX-4100 class processor, SSE 4.2, a GeForce 400-series, Radeon HD 6570, or Intel HD 4600 GPU, 1 GB VRAM, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB HDD space. Windows must be a retail Windows 10 build 19041 or newer or Windows 11 with TPM 2.0, and the graphics hardware must support DirectX 11 feature level 11_0. Riot recommends a Core i5-8250 or Ryzen 3 1200 class CPU, GeForce 560, Radeon HD 6950, or Intel UHD 630 graphics, 2 GB VRAM, 4 GB RAM, and a 16 GB SSD. Mac requirements are Apple M1, Metal graphics, macOS 12, 40 GB storage, and 8 GB unified memory for both minimum and recommended entries.
What does the game cost, and are there editions or expansions?
The base game costs nothing on the US Epic Games Store, and Epic says it may include in-app purchases. Riot’s official page also presents the game as a free download. Epic describes skins, icons, and other cosmetics as store items or unlockable rewards. No separate paid edition or dated expansion is listed on the official store page, so there is no verified paid DLC entry for this page.
What are the age ratings and descriptors?
The ESRB gives the Windows PC release a Teen rating for Blood and Fantasy Violence and notes that online interactions are not rated. The USK database lists the PC version as approved for ages 12 and older. These ratings describe combat involving fantastical human, animal, and monster-like characters, including red blood effects, so families should also consider the game’s online communication features.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 27 Oct 2009 | US | Released |
| macOS | 27 Oct 2009 | US | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Store (US) | Base game | Free | 28 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 build 19041 or newer, or Windows 11 with TPM 2.0; x64 retail editions | Windows 11 with TPM 2.0; x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100; SSE 4.2 | Intel Core i5-8250 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200; SSE 4.2 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Graphics | GeForce 400 Series, AMD HD 6570, or Intel HD 4600 | GeForce 560, AMD Radeon HD 6950, or Intel UHD 630 |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 feature level 11_0 | DirectX 11-level hardware |
From the publisher's own page, read 28 Oct 2026; summarised in our own words.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Core online match | Two teams of five champions | Windows, macOS |
| Single-player | Listed by Epic; offline campaign details are not stated | Windows, macOS |
| Co-op and competitive multiplayer | Listed by Epic | Windows, macOS |
| Local or split-screen | Not stated on the official pages reviewed | Windows, macOS |
| Crossplay and cross-progression | Not stated on the official pages reviewed | Windows, macOS |
| Controller support | Not stated on the official pages reviewed | Windows, macOS |
| Cloud saves | Not stated on the official pages reviewed | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck rating | No Steam page or rating was reviewed | Windows, macOS |
| Languages | 18 audio and 18 text languages | Windows, macOS |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | Teen | Blood, Fantasy Violence, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB |
| USK | 12 | — |
FAQ
Where do I download League of Legends?
Riot’s official download page supplies separate installers for Windows and Mac, while Riot’s requirements page says other operating systems are unsupported.
What is the main objective?
The main format is two teams of five champions trying to destroy the opposing Nexus.
Is there a story campaign?
Epic lists single-player as a feature, but Riot’s how-to-play material centers on team matches and does not define an offline campaign.
What content should parents check?
The ESRB lists Blood and Fantasy Violence and says online interactions are not rated; USK lists the PC version as suitable from age 12.
Our take
Pick the Riot or Epic PC version based on the storefront you prefer; both point to the same Windows and macOS game, and the base download is free. Check your operating system, graphics API, memory, storage, and Windows security settings before installing, especially DirectX 11 feature level 11_0, Metal on Mac, and TPM 2.0 on Windows 11. Plan for online service use because the game’s defining format is competitive team play, while local multiplayer, crossplay, cross-progression, controller support, cloud saves, and Steam Deck support are not documented on the official pages reviewed. The ESRB Teen and USK 12 ratings, plus Blood and Fantasy Violence descriptors, are useful checks for younger players.
Best for: Players who want free, competitive team strategy on PC; People comfortable with online matches and role-based cooperation; Players interested in rotating modes and cosmetic purchases.
Not for: Players needing a supported mobile, Linux, or SteamOS version; Players seeking verified local split-screen or offline campaign details; Players who require documented controller support or cross-platform progression.
Which version: Windows or macOS through Riot’s official installer or the Epic Games Store; use the platform that matches your supported computer and preferred storefront.
Built only from the official facts above. We don't review games we haven't played, and nothing here is paid.
Sources
- Epic Games Store read 28 Oct 2026
- Riot Games read 28 Oct 2026
- Riot Games read 28 Oct 2026
- Riot Games Support read 28 Oct 2026
- Entertainment Software Rating Board read 28 Oct 2026
- Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle read 28 Oct 2026
The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 27 Oct 2009 Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Riot GamesWikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- Riot Games, Tencent, THQ, Garena Wikidata
- Genres
- multiplayer online battle arena Wikidata
- Modes
- multiplayer, co-op mode, player versus player Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Series
- League of Legends Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidTGP Box on Wikidata · on Wikidata without a reference. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q223341 (CC0), revision 2558468496, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.
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