Riot Games' Matchmaking Algorithm Is Abusive and Greedy — It's Time for a Stand

I’ve had enough, and I know I'm not alone. Riot Games' matchmaking algorithm in League of Legends isn’t designed to be fair or competitive—it's engineered to be addictive. The system consistently manipulates win/loss streaks to keep players emotionally invested, creating artificial highs and lows that encourage more playtime and, ultimately, more spending.

This isn’t just bad luck or anecdotal frustration. The patterns are too consistent, too calculated. The algorithm seems to pair players in ways that guarantee frustrating experiences: lopsided teams, unbalanced roles, and clear mismatches. This isn’t competitive integrity—it’s psychological manipulation.

Riot Games has shifted from a company passionate about delivering great gameplay to one obsessed with maximizing profits. They prioritize player engagement metrics over genuine competition, exploiting our time and emotions to feed their greedy monetization strategies.

It's time for the player base to take a stand. We need to stop supporting Riot financially until they make real, transparent changes. No more buying skins, battle passes, or any in-game content. Our wallets are the only language they understand.

What We Want:

• Transparent matchmaking algorithms
• A focus on competitive integrity over engagement metrics
• Organizational changes that prioritize players, not profits

If Riot truly values its community, they'll respond to collective action. Until then, hit them where it hurts: their bottom line. Let's reclaim the game we love.