Riot Games has revealed and launched a new central hub forLeague of Legendsand other competitive games. The Esports scene has only gotten bigger in recent years, with international tournaments offering thousands of dollars in prize money. The recentWorld Cup forLeague of Legendshad a $2 million prize pool, and with that much money on the line, Riot Games is seeking to make a one-stop shop for all its competitive scene questions, rulings, and information.
In an announcement post on LinkedIn fromRiot Games, a newCompetitive Operationswebsite has been launched, and it will serve as a"central hub"to protect the integrity of competitive playinLeague of Legends,Valorant, and more. It has been designed by pro players, teams, and organizers, and will provide insight and data about the Esports rulings and violation cases for those games.
Riot Competitive Operations Targets Cheating & More
A Transparent Look At Rulings, Guidelines, & More
According to the Competitive Operations website, the programs are designed"to build an esports ecosystem grounded in the highest principles of integrity and fairness.“The comprehensive database includes essential documents that determine rulings for the various games, rosters of confirmed team members, competitive data, previous incidents and the results, and a lot more.
This initiative is being described as a form of trust among the games' competitive ecosystems,“while also promoting contractual stability and sustainability for players.“Violation of various rules canresult in tournament bans, and the entire process from initial complaint to appeals and outcome is detailed via Competitive Operations.
Riot’s New Hub Is A Major Initiative
Esports Is Only Getting Bigger
The Esports scenes for many games have blown up in the modern era. It has been reported that Esports tournamentspay more than traditional sports, so this new hub for Riot Games' competitive games is agreat move forwardto clearly lay out guidelines, penalties, reasons for decisions, and a lot more. As a fluid database, the resource will be useful for players, fans, commentators, and spectators for years to come.
Unfortunately, cheating in Esports tournaments with large cash prizes is more common than ever. Even casually, some players are looking to get an edge over their opponents, partially leading to a game likeBattlefield 6having astrict anti-cheat system. Most people want a clean, fair, and fun competitive scene forLeague of Legendsand other games, and this is a massive win for players or fans who are concerned about cheating.
