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Saved Login Credentials Coming Soon

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Starting soon on the PBE and then rolling out worldwide, League will be updated to include saved login credentials. This comes with a redesigned login flow that allows you to skip the login screen most of the time if you store your username and password. The update also has some under-the-hood changes to prepare for additional optimizations to the client in the upcoming years: two-factor authentication, background patching, and yes, one day, support for our next game.

What do I have to do to get the update?

Nothing! When it’s available in your region, it’ll download and install automatically. On the login screen you’ll have the option to click “Stay Signed In,” which will keep you logged in – no need to type your name or password every time you log in on the same computer.

Will the login screen look any different?

Because you'll skip the login screen once you've stored your credentials and get into game quicker, we're going to have them include static images without background music. Most of the time, double clicking the League of Legends shortcut will send you straight to game, so we didn’t want to have flashy or resource-intensive things you’ll barely ever see. This change also frees up the art and music teams to put more time into other exciting projects.

When will saved login credentials be available?

We’re going to roll it out slowly, starting with a small number of players on PBE before we move it to live. We don’t have exact dates yet, but we will be sure to let you know.

When is the other stuff coming?

Two-factor authentication and background patching are both scheduled to release later this year. We’ll keep you updated on both of those when we have more information.

63 Comments

Jabalor43 votes

So no more champion themes/ login animations? I dont like this

Reaxetion10 votes

So don't use the feature. It's optional. Just don't click the checkmark.

I don't plan to use it, but I think its great for those that want it to have the option.

mage19211724 votes

It says “it’ll free up the art and music teams for more projects,” so it looks like there simply won’t be animated login screens with music anymore.

Hopefully they’ll still have champion themes, even if they aren’t in the login screens...

LeaphyDragon2 votes

Maybe "more projects" includes a movie? I doubt it but I can hope.

AbiwonKenabi4 votes

I seriously doubt the same people who were animating login screens have the same skills as those who would make a movie

KTfreak4Jesus10 votes

While I'm kinda sad about this as well... the animations take a lot of effort to make and I'd rather their time go directly into other things that won't disappear after a few weeks. However... I think I'm most sad about the login music. Some brilliant things went into those and as a sound engineer those always blew me away.

cheesecake god2 votes

What I don't like is having 10 billion animations in the client resulting in my computer taking a dump just trying to get into a game.

But I do agree, the champion themes in the past have been quite spectacular.

Eeszsa28 votes

This is extremely disappointing. I loved animated loging screens and the music. It's something I hold very dearly to my overall league experience.

Reaxetion3 votes

Good news, you can just not click the checkbox! You can still get your screens and music =)

I too enjoy the music.

Graphika11 votes

They are discontinuing animated screens and the music that accompanies them entirely.

Jpz725 votes

Have you tried actually fixing the client issues we care about (ie. crashes, no lock in champ select causing us to dodge, etc...)? Instead of distracting us with this?

The Gaza2 votes

Logged in just to upvote this. New client has been hell.

Scarletmeow18 votes

So this is why Yuumi never got a login screen? Sorry to say, I would really rather still get the login animations. I love seeing a champion come to life and also love using the animations as backgrounds/screensavers....Getting rid of this because SOME people MIGHT use the auto login is kinda...scummy?

KidLink48 votes

Come on. You, me, and everyone else are going to use it. You know that. I know that. All this means is we can get more projects like the K/DA event. People are impatient. Instant login is a good thing. Everyone here just wants to complain about something and that's all there is to it.

Valor Bot5 votes

I think while it’s true most people will use the auto-login feature from here on out, it’s also really saddening to see we won’t be getting animated login screens and champion music themes anymore. That was a highly anticipated feature of champion releases and I think it’s highly valid to feel disappointed by this change. Hell I was really looking forward to seeing what they’d do with Quinn’s new theme once she got her VGU; that’s not even a possibility anymore though.

RedDragon3122 votes

This just means they will have more time and resources to make more fully fleshed out animations instead of worrying about both the login screens AND the video animations. I think being able to get in the game faster is worth it.

Byakuya Ji12 votes

so no much in client, but does that mean no champion music at all? i hope not plz. the music team is one of only ones thats loved by most fans and does no wrong

Talkingbirdguy8 votes

What about if you have more than one account? Will you have a log out option that will take you to the original log in screen?

thirsty4souls8 votes

I'd like to know about this too. No more closing client when trying to switch between accounts please...

kashtrey7 votes

They should allow you to be logged into multiple accounts with quick switching like Google, for instance. But that obviously appeals mainly to people with smurfs, which I'm not sure Riot wants to make life easier for.

Jinxalot8 votes

"Next game" Make it an MMO set in Runeterra with all our lovable champions. And have crossover events and missions :)

EliFrost8 votes

"This change also frees up the art and music teams to put more time into other exciting projects."

Hey Riot...wtf? No more music or animated splashes? Those are some of the best parts of the game. This is a mistake.

KidLink42 votes

Ummm.... you just posted a contradiction. Riot: Music team will work on other projects. You: NO MORE MUSIC WUTTT?

Yes A Baker7 votes

It’s a no from me. I would never click “Stay signed-in”. I love Login Screen of League. I love the songs that are playing during Login Screen and their animations are cool too. I personally think Login Screens are one of the charming aspect of League. Maybe other people would need it, but to me personally, I’ll just sign in by typing my everything while listening to them songs.

RazørRay1 votes

So many seem to be missing the fact that they are removing the songs/ animations whether you use the feature or not.

HyphenEdison6 votes

How does this effect public Internet / gaming lounges?

YuckMondays5 votes

This would have been a great time to add a log out button.

Caitlyn FTW4 votes

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RazørRay1 votes

Don't know what kind of toasters people like you run the game on but I've hardly had issues across multiple computers and specs. Hey, at least you have warm bread.

RWSUPREME3 votes

My question is, if you like the login screens but still prefer less typing can you save your Username?

Reaxetion2 votes

Are you asking if that feature will still be here? Because I too would like for that feature to remain available, its something I use frequently.

Agent Corgi3 votes

So if I may ask, is the Saved Login Credentials feature going to be mandatory or do we have the option of opting out of it? While I understand that this feature will simplify things & make it easier to login, there are some players that enjoy listening to the Music at the login screen.

Deez Crits3 votes

You can opt out of the feature, but there will no longer be background music on the log in screen.

Because you'll skip the login screen once you've stored your credentials and get into game quicker, we're going to have them include static images without background music.

I'm sure things are subject to change and nothing is finalized, but that's the current plan.

RazørRay2 votes

Reading is hard for people, Critz. They were too busy typing in their credentials.

RAKAN IS ÐADDY3 votes

I assume there will be a way to logout with this?

Ritrozark3 votes

This is not worth the loss of the login screens.

LeaphyDragon3 votes

I just want it to remember my password. I still enjoy the login themes and music!

TheStoneMonkey3 votes

Interesting! I will miss the login music! I always thought every single intro theme was fantastic. How will it work for gamer couples with only one computer, switching between accounts?

Colorful Dream3 votes

I'm not really a fan of Yuumi myself, but she still deserved a login.

But now it looks like no one gets one from hereon out.

:(

JoeDTrader2 votes

This is tangentially related but why was the behavior of the surrender window changed in the latest patch. Will it be reverted, why wasn’t it listed in the patch notes? If this is the desired default can an option be added to get the old behavior back

SunkySam2 votes

No one is talking about the support for their next game

Zombie Slayer1 votes

Lazy Riot games single handedly ruining their game by doing things no one asked for. Everyone loves animated login themes why in the hell would you remove those??!?!? Literally ruining your game by doing this

RazørRay1 votes

I've disabled animations and music for so long. Good but I'm logging in.

RazørRay1 votes

Millions of players did not login to post a comment on this announcement.

Astronomica11 votes

Just fix the entire client then start making more features.

Anihime A1 votes

I enjoy the login screen animations and I don't want it to go plus I'm looking forward for a Yuumi animation cough

NodaYame1271 votes

Please DO NOT go forward with this. I need login screens I don't care about saved login credentials and I won't go to youtube just to experience a champion theme song. This will surely make the game feel more disconnected and lifeless

DïMsuM1 votes

So is this feature now on live server? because my client just got the update and I am able to skip login every time now

Teddy Penta1 votes

Client is completely unnecessary. What are you doing to your game?? removing all modes except SR & teamfight tactics, let us have access to all modes all the time. I miss dominion. Please stop ruining your game....

x1reap1 votes

So I've gotten the new client pushed through, but my good friend who lives maybe an hour away hasn't. Any ideas as to why that is?

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