We spoke to Riot Games executives in Singapore recently and we have official confirmation that Garena will not have publishing rights for Riot’s new and upcoming games.

Riot Games' General Manager for SEA, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Justin Hulog, and Head of Growth and Launch, Jennifer Poulson.

Riot Games’ General Manager for Southeast Asia, Hong and Taiwan, Justin Hulog, said although Garena played a pivotal role in expanding the League of Legends brand in the Southeast Asian region, the company faced a difficult job servicing the community “in a way that made sense for their business”.

“Moving forward, Garena will still publish LoL but we (Riot) will self-publish where it’s possible for our new games.