The PBE has been updated! As we continue with the 6.1 PBE cycle, today's update includes Japanese translation and VOs in preparation for the upcoming Japanese server, several skin tweaks, over 90 new esports summoner icons, and more!Continue reading for more information!

(Warning: PBE Content is tentative and iterative - what you see may not reflect what eventually gets pushed to live servers! Manage your expectations accordingly. )

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Japanese Content on PBE

no release date for the Japanese server.



Here's omgscuttlecrab with context on the

"Hey everyone, In the most recent PBE update, you probably have spotted some of the content that we’re working on for the upcoming launch of our Japan server. While we don’t have a specific date for the launch of the server just yet, we're still on track and we’re all working really hard to get everything in order to provide the best experience for Japanese players. A couple of notes to mention:

Champion VO Files for Kindred and Illaoi are not loaded yet so there are no voices for these champions.

New VO lines for Demon Vi have also not been loaded.

Various tooltips for abilities, masteries, runes and items are still being worked on and are not in their final state.

Text input on Mac is not supported

Search functionality on Mac is still being worked on so players should expect to see errors We’ll be adding and editing content throughout the next couple of weeks here on PBE as well so stay tuned for more information. Furthermore, you can check out the League of Legends Japan Facebook page HERE. Please note that PBE content is still a work in progress! "

Here's a few screenshots of the translated client and in-game:



With the Japanese server being opened in the near future, looks like the Japanese localization of the game has hit the PBE, including client & text translations, champion select quotes, and more! This will be worked on over the next several weeks on the PBE and the is currentlyfor the Japanese server.Here'swith context on the Japanese Content on the PBE Here's a few screenshots of the translated client and in-game:

Summoner's Rift base banners for the 2016 Spring Split EU and NA LCS and a few other regional teams have been re-added or updated. These will display during competitive games. For example, here are FNC and TSM.

Balance Changes * Remember *: The PBE is a testing grounds for new, tentative, and sometimes radical changes. The changes you see below may be lacking context or other accompanying changes that didn't make it in - don't freak out! These are not official notes.



*: The PBE is a testing grounds for new, tentative, and sometimes radical changes. The changes you see below may be lacking context or other accompanying changes that didn't make it in - don't freak out! These areofficial notes.

Champions

Make it Rain (E) damage lowered to 80/115/150/185/220 from 90/145/200/255/310