When does Season 18 of League of Legends: Wild Rift start? Introduction to the start time of Wild Rift Season 18

Generally, a major update of League of Legends: Wild Rift also comes with the start of a new season. Unknowingly, Wild Rift will also welcome the S18 season. So when exactly does the S18 season of League of Legends: Wild Rift begin? Below, we will introduce the start time of the S18 season of Wild Rift, and at the same time, we will also introduce some optimizations and changes to the ranking system that players are more concerned about in the new season.

The expected start time for the S18 season of League of Legends: Wild Rift is early July 2025. The specific date is likely to coincide with the official release of version 6.2. According to convention, each new season usually follows the launch of a new version. Therefore, based on the current content of the test server and the developer's log mentioning "the new season is coming soon," it can be inferred that the S18 season will start on July 17th. However, the exact date should still follow the official announcement.

In the S18 season, player behavior will be monitored more closely. A new reputation system will score based on game performance, attitude, and teamwork. Positive behaviors such as not AFK, actively cooperating, and communicating politely will increase the score, unlocking exclusive rewards. Malicious behaviors like verbal abuse and intentionally feeding will significantly lower the score, and severe cases may result in losing the right to participate in ranked matches.

To alleviate the frustration of high-tier players, the S18 season divides the "Grandmaster" rank into three sub-stages, making the progression more rhythmic, so that one mistake won't lead to a complete drop. For top-tier players, this adjustment will bring more control and a sense of achievement.

Wins and losses in the "Peak of the Canyon" mode will also count towards the ranked progress, meaning players can choose the less intense Peak of the Canyon mode to advance their ranks, without having to struggle repeatedly in high-stress ranked matches. Each season has a new season skin, and the S18 season will add the "Crested Colossus Galio." By reaching a specific rank and meeting the season conditions, players can claim this exclusive reward skin.

That concludes the introduction on when the S18 season of League of Legends: Wild Rift will start. If there are no unexpected changes, the S18 season is expected to begin in early July, around the 17th. The S18 season not only marks a significant innovation in the ranking system but also aims to enhance the player's ranked match experience through a series of reward mechanisms and interactive adjustments.