League of Legends Censors Gragas

In an unexpected shift, the developers of League of Legends, Riot Games, have unveiled modifications to Gragas’ abilities. Fortunately for players who specialize in this character, the core abilities themselves remain unaltered. However, certain ability names are being adjusted from their original versions, which will notably impact abilities such as “Drunken Rage.” This decision might appear puzzling given the game’s history, but it is being implemented to ensure compliance with age ratings across different regions; this is according to League Studio head Andrei van Roon.

Gragas’ ability names have been revised by removing the ‘(Drunken)’ tag to meet age rating standards in different regions. If you feel like paying tribute, go ahead, but rest assured that he’s still fond of his beverages, just a bit more discreet about it now, as Van Roon shared on X/Twitter.

The announcement has stirred some dissatisfaction among players, who believe the modification should have been limited to regions with stricter age restrictions. It’s likely that Riot Games is aiming for a universal approach to avoid future complications, ensuring clarity worldwide. This trend towards global uniformity is increasingly common in games distributed globally. From a marketing and branding perspective, it’s particularly logical for a game with a massive international following like League of Legends.

As a passionate League of Legends gamer, I gotta say, some tweaks might seem minor, but they’re still bound to make a few of us feel a tad salty about it. Over the past decade, any hint of censorship in the gaming world has sparked quite a stir on social media. Even though Riot Games has a solid reason for implementing this change, it’s not surprising that fans are already expressing their frustrations. Here’s hoping we all adjust to these changes swiftly, but sometimes predicting the next gaming uproar can be tricky.

In a potential twist, the current predicament may lead to a fresh skin concept for Gragas. In response to discussions about Gragas being more low-key with his drinking, League of Legends commentator Barento “Raz” Mohammed made a joke about him using a brown bag to conceal it. This humorously led van Roon to suggest the idea of a “brown paper bag Gragas” skin, which he plans to propose to the team in charge of the game’s skins. Whether this idea comes to fruition is uncertain, but it could be an entertaining outcome from this specific situation. Such a development might help fans accept the change and allay any worries that this part of the character’s personality could be phased out entirely!

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2025-04-20 22:41