League of Legends Classic Starts Losing Appeal to Gamers, Analysis of Riot Games' Authenticity Strategy

Today, sitting in front of my computer screen in Seoul, I realize that some Vietnamese gamers are turning off their devices earlier than expected. They come to the Classic mode to relive the old days, but instead they see a hybrid copy, missing the old legends like Mordekaiser, Aatrox. That moment makes me, Phan Cuong, a sports commentator, stop and analyze deeply. It's not a change in balance mechanics or sudden increase in difficulty, but precisely the content decisions – those small drip-feed champion releases and the non-synchronous combination between different eras. This article will analyze from the perspective of Vietnamese gamers, where we always value authenticity and emotional attachment to the game. Based on shares from the Vietnamese community on forums and social media, we will explore why the League of Legends Classic game mode is causing many veteran players to quit early, while some new players find relaxation.