On January 6, Riot Games revealed not only the new agent Tejo, coming in patch 10.0, but also other new features and content. Here's a breakdown of everything players will receive in this major update.

New Type of Cosmetic Items

In addition to Tejo, the patch introduces a new type of cosmetic item — Flex, which can be used during matches. It serves no functional purpose and is purely for display. Two types of Flex items will be available at launch: one free for all players and another obtainable through the battle pass.

Map Rotation

The update will bring changes to the map rotation. Sunset and Ascent will be removed from the competitive pool, replaced by Fracture and Lotus. The total number of maps will remain at seven. Here’s the updated map pool for patch 10.0:

• Lotus
• Fracture
• Split
• Haven
• Abyss
• Pearl
• Bind

New Agent

Patch 10.0 introduces a new agent — Tejo, whose abilities have already been revealed. Players will be able to try him out from January 8-10 after the patch release. Like previous agents, Tejo won’t be available immediately; he must be unlocked by earning experience points over a month or purchased for 1,000 VP. After 30 days, he will be available for 8,000 KC. More details about his abilities can be found in our previous material.

VCT Capsules

VCT Capsules are making a return in the upcoming update with changes. The key change is that Riot Games has standardized player cards across all teams — now differing only in colors and team logos. Former pro player and content creator Mixwell commented on this update:

Some organizations complained that certain collections sold much better than others. That’s why the developers decided to 'equalize' the cards.

Mixwell

EX.O Skin Collection and Battle Pass

Players can also expect a large number of new skins, including the EX.O Collection, featuring a cyber-themed design.

Check out the first battle pass skins and collections of 2025 in the videos linked below:

Patch Release Date

Patch 10.0 is scheduled for release on January 9-10. The exact date will depend on your region, with the patch arriving in America earlier than in Europe.

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