League of Legends might soon be offering players a fresh way to navigate Summoner’s Rift. According to information leaked by SkinSpotlights, Riot Games appears to be developing ‘WASD’ keyboard movement controls as an alternative option in the game. This would mark a significant departure from the traditional click-to-move mechanics that have defined League of Legends since its inception.
The leak reveals several customization settings associated with this new movement system. Flash functionality, for instance, would offer three distinct options: Cursor, ‘WASD with Cursor Enhanced’ and ‘WASD with Cursor Fallback’. Additionally, players may have the ability to smart cast abilities in their champion’s facing direction.
Not the First MOBA to Embrace Keyboard Movement
League of Legends wouldn’t be pioneering WASD controls in the MOBA genre. Other titles such as Smite were specifically designed around this control scheme. Many Smite enthusiasts maintain that WASD controls provide a more action-focused experience where movement and aiming are closely integrated.
Should WASD movement become official, controller support seems like a logical next step. This development could potentially open the door to something previously unimaginable – League of Legends on console platforms. For a title that has remained exclusively on PC for more than a decade, this would represent a monumental shift, with WASD controls potentially serving as the initial phase.
Currently, this information remains unofficial as Riot has yet to make any announcements, but even as leaked information, it has sparked discussions beyond typical patch controversies.
What This Means for Players
For existing League of Legends players, this change would have minimal impact. The WASD movement addition would simply serve as an alternative option for those who prefer it. Veteran players can continue using familiar controls, while newcomers or players transitioning from other games might find the learning curve less steep.
Despite potentially being completely optional, community reaction has been mixed. Some players have expressed concerns that WASD users might perform less effectively in matches, potentially hampering team coordination.
Others consider the reaction to the leak exaggerated. From their perspective, it’s merely an alternative play style rather than a threat to established gaming conventions.
The addition of WASD controls could be priced at $15.99 for the feature pack, according to supplementary information.
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