Due to the persistent "bitching" and dissatisfaction, Riot Games eventually acknowledged it as a failure and reinstated Solo/Duo Queue for the following season. 4. Meta and Champion Diversity
Season 6 is remembered as one of the most transformative eras in the game's history, introducing foundational mechanics still in use today while also sparking significant community debate over competitive integrity.
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 . Season 62015
Perhaps the most discussed aspect of Season 6 was the introduction of , which replaced the traditional Solo/Duo Queue.
This was the first time players could earn skins and other cosmetic content for free through gameplay. Due to the persistent "bitching" and dissatisfaction, Riot
It allowed players to queue up with any number of friends (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) in a single ranked ladder.
This season is often cited as having one of the best sets of new champions, including Jhin , Aurelion Sol , Taliyah , and Kled . Major reworks were applied to several ADCs to
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: