LoL: RP Pricing Changes Announced for Various Regions

RP is the League of Legends currency which can be bought easily in-game. Recently, Riot Games released information about all of their virtual currency prices changing in some servers. This includes LoL's RP. The new prices will be launched on September 18th. Let's take a look at the changed prices of RP in LoL.

New RP Prices in LoL

According to Riot's official website, the prices at which you can buy RP in League of Legends will be either going up or down starting September 18th. Some regions will have unchanged pricing, which is good news for them. Below you will find out more about the changes.

• To make the transition easier on LoL fans, Riot Games will be offering extra bonus virtual currency on in-client purchases in regions where prices are increasing. These bonuses will be available starting September 4th at 9:00 AM PST for most regions.

Americas

• Brazil: +16%
• Canada: No change
• Colombia: -12%
• Mexico: -8%
• USA: No change
• Unlisted regions: No change

Asia-Pacific & OCE

• Australia: -6%
• Indonesia: -6%
• Japan: +12%
• Korea: +6%
• Malaysia: +5%
• New Zealand: -6%
• Vietnam: -8%
• Unlisted regions: No change

Europe & MENA

• Czech Republic: -7%
• Hungary: +8%
• Turkey: +24%
• Ukraine: +76%
• Unlisted regions: No change

Korea, Taiwan, and Japan Servers Timing

• Taiwan Server: Double Bonus Promo will run from September 19, 9:00 AM PST (September 20, 00:00 AM +8 GMT) to the time of the price change on October 3, 9:00 AM PST (October 4, 00:00 AM +8 GMT).
• Korean Server: Double Bonus Period additional 10% promo will run from September 4, 9:00 AM PST (September 5, 1:00 AM KST) until the date of the price change on September 22, 8:00 AM PST (September 23, 00:00 AM KST).
• Japanese Server: The date and time of the price change and Double Bonus Promo will be announced on local game social channels in the future.

Why are the Prices of RP Changing?

Riot Games explains that the changes reflect the fluctuating global economy. The new prices aim to balance the economic conditions. This action is also taken in an attempt to stop third-party exploitation where people use VPNs and server transfers to purchase currency at lower prices in one region and sell it for profit in another.

A lot of League of Legends players won't be happy with the changes, but it's a step Riot Games needs to take in order to balance their business in the global economy. Others note that the 76% increase in Ukrainian prices seems unfair and too drastic.