LeagueOfLegends has announced that its in-game currencies, Prestige Points and Gemstones, are being replaced by a new currency, Mythic Essence.
League of Legends has made the decision to do away with Gemstones and Prestige Points in favor of a new form of currency, Mythic Essence. This change was made in order to have certain prestigious League of Legends skins be a bit more accessible to players. It means that some previously-inaccessible skins will now be made available in the brand new Mythic Shop.
Gemstones were created along with the introduction of Hextech Crafting, a system that allowed players to earn and unlock skins, emotes, and other cosmetics by playing the game. In the Hextech Crafting system, players had a chance to earn Gemstones, which could be spent to buy Hextech Chests or by spending real money on event passes. These Prestige Points could also be spent on the limited Prestige skins, which are exclusive versions of League of Legends skins.
Many League of Legends players are thrilled with the change, as these exclusive skins are no longer locked behind a paywall or needed the player to complete missions to earn enough Prestige Points for these skins. The change also makes the system of earning this exclusive content more straightforward. However, some players who took pride in the Prestige skins that they worked hard to get are upset that they now won't be so rare.
Regardless of the change, League of Legends players will have some time to get used to the new Mythic Essence system and explore the new Mythic Shop. Players will also get a one-time gift of 10 Mythic Essence to celebrate the launch of the new system, with Gemstones automatically being converted to Mythic Essence. With several unvaulted Prestige skins in the current Mythic Shop , League of Legends will allow its massive player base to sink their teeth into even more content.