Riot's U-turn on Account Changes Sparks Controversy

Riot Games has made updates to their plan to transition all accounts to Riot IDs, including removing the cost for Riot ID changes and allowing a free change every 90 days. The move aims to improve the new player experience by eliminating the difficulty of picking a unique Summoner Name and reducing the use of numbers and symbols in names. The change also helps streamline the naming systems across different games and encourages players to embrace a single identity across the ecosystem. The adjustments were made based on player feedback and internal discussions, with considerations for name uniqueness, impersonation concerns, and the desire for more frequent name changes. The transition to Riot IDs will begin on November 20.