20-Sep-2024, 04:35 PM
Riot Games Unveils LoL Esports Global Power Rankings for Worlds 2024. Riot Games, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched the highly anticipated League of Legends Esports Global Power Rankings ahead of the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2024). This dynamic, data-driven ranking system aims to provide a comprehensive and transparent snapshot of the global competitive landscape for LoL esports teams.
How the Rankings Work
The Global Power Rankings are built on an Elo-like model, which evaluates both individual team performances and the strength of the regions they represent. The system uses a blended Elo metric, a weighted average between a team’s Elo and their league’s Elo, with the team’s Elo weighted at 80% and the league’s Elo at 20%.Key features of the rankings include:
- Game-based resolution: The model updates after every game in a series of matches.
- Contextualized match weighting (K Factors): International events are weighted more heavily than regional events, with knockout matches carrying more significance than group-stage matches.
- Evaluation windows: A three-year evaluation window for league Elo and a two-year window for team Elo.
- Predictive accuracy: The system has been rigorously tested for its ability to predict match outcomes.
Enhancing the Rankings for 2025
As Riot Games looks ahead to the 2025 season, they are exploring potential improvements to the Global Power Rankings, such as:
- Incorporating in-game statisticsto adjust power scores based on match performance
- Introducing player-centric power rankingsto better reflect individual contributions
- Exploring more detailed K-factorsto enhance the system’s accuracy
Showcasing the Rankings at Worlds 2024
The Global Power Rankings will be featured throughout Worlds 2024 on the official LoL esports website and during broadcasts. After the World Final on November 2, 2024, Riot Games will publish the final rankings for the year and begin preparations for the 2025 season.
Conclusion
The introduction of the LoL Esports Global Power Rankings marks a significant milestone for the League of Legends esports scene. By providing a dynamic, data-driven ranking system, Riot Games aims to enhance the viewing experience for fans and offer a more transparent understanding of the competitive landscape leading up to Worlds 2024. As the rankings continue to evolve, they promise to elevate the excitement and anticipation surrounding the world’s premier LoL esports event.
