By Sagar V. Mankar 
Riot Games has officially announced that League of Legends is bidding farewell to its decade-old ranked MMR (matchmaking rating) system and embracing a new era in the coming year.
A new custom Riot-made MMR system will deploy first, which will later transition into a TrueSkill 2 system from Microsoft.
This overhaul aims to improve ranked accuracy and better reflect individual performance.
Let’s break down what competitive players can expect!
Starting with the Proprietary System Ranked Season 2024
Design director August “Iksar” Ayala detailed plans on Reddit, announcing a custom Riot MMR system at the start of the new season rather than immediately transitioning to Microsoft’s sophisticated TrueSkill 2.
This allows Riot to deploy improvements quicker while still developing that long-term solution behind the scenes.
So what changes take effect next week?
Expect more precise initial placements for fresh accounts and reductions in instances dropping into negative LP states.
Fundamental enhancements, but promising strides nonetheless.
Transition Into More Advanced TrueSkill 2 System
While Riot’s system launches first, TrueSkill 2 promises massive improvements by analyzing deeper performance metrics.
Instead of simply tallying wins and losses, Microsoft’s algorithm incorporates real-time statistics like kill counts, gameplay tendencies, and quitting frequencies assessing skill.
This enables personalized LP calculations based on individual efforts, preventing blanket punishments.
The Verdict?
These ranking innovations signal Riot’s commitment to delivering an intensely competitive environment.
The proprietary upgrades offer immediate reliability gains while TrueSkill 2’s comprehensive analysis unlocks accuracy previously impossible gauging player strengths based on more than match outcomes.
Veterans and newcomers alike have ranked reworks to look forward to in 2024!
However, lingering questions remain regarding the TrueSkill 2 rollout timeline.
Stay tuned with Gaming Foodle for updates!