Revival of Computer Shop Glory Days? Riot Games Philippines to Roll Out Pilot Run of its PC Cafe Program, Riot Unlocked, on July 15

Unlocked champions, exciting XP boosts, thrilling LAN tournaments, and unlocked skins will be available to players who will play League of Legends at select TNC Cyber Cafe branches nationwide during the pilot run of Riot Unlocked

Riot Games, the leading developer and publisher of globally renowned games and esports titles, is set to launch Riot Unlocked, a pioneering PC cafe program that aims to bring back the pre-pandemic glory days of computer shops in the country. Debuting on July 15, the pilot run of Riot Unlocked will be in partnership with TNC Cyber Cafe, a leading cyber cafe franchise chain in the Philippines.

In its bid to elevate the competitive scene for local grassroots gaming communities, Riot Games Philippines is determined to make its range of game titles more accessible to Filipino gamers with the launch of Riot Unlocked. The program serves as an additional touchpoint to reach Filipino gamers who do not have access to a PC or stable internet connection at home. Riot Unlocked will begin its three-month pilot run with League of Legends.

Riot Games Philippines Opens Nationwide Registration for Liga Republika Open Qualifiers Round, Readies PH for Brand New LoL Esports Ecosystem

From June 3 to June 20, interested League of Legends players can form a team and register for the open qualifiers slated in July

Riot Games, the leading developer and publisher of globally renowned games and esports titles, has officially opened the nationwide registration for the open qualifiers round of Liga Republika, the country’s newly-launched national League of Legends tournament created by Pinoys for Pinoy players.

Following its recent global announcement about the formation of a brand new LoL Esports Ecosystem set to debut in 2025, Riot Games Philippines is leveraging Liga Republika 2024 as a foundational element to elevating the competitive scene for local grassroots gaming communities and forge a path for Pinoy players to improve their chances of competing in the international stage.