League of Legends players are expressing growing frustration with the increasing number of advertisements in the game client, particularly following several controversial changes in 2025.

The community's main complaints center around:

• Forced navigation through promotional pages to access basic features
• The removal of free Hextech chests
• An increase in gacha-style skin releases
• Intrusive ads blocking access to the crafting page

A notable example is the new requirement to click through the Exalted Sett skin promotional page just to reach the crafting section. Players have also noticed similar barriers when trying to access the sanctum and loot pages.

The upcoming Exalted Mordekaiser skin release in Season 2 has further intensified concerns about Riot Games' growing focus on gacha mechanics and aggressive marketing strategies.

These changes represent a significant shift in Riot's approach to monetization, leading to widespread disappointment among the game's loyal player base. Many players view these changes as prioritizing marketing over user experience, marking a departure from the company's traditionally player-focused approach.

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