After data mining sparked months of speculation, Riot Games has confirmed that WASD control mode will be launched in League of Legends soon.Riot Games announced this upcoming feature in a developer log.The control solution will open test multiple versions on the Public Test Service (PBE) so that the development team can monitor the balance between the new control solution and the traditional control method.

"We found that for new players, WASD is the most familiar control scheme for today's PC games. And to be honest, many of us will instinctively put their fingers on WASD when we finish playing other games," the announcement reads.The designer said that this will allow newcomers to get started with "League of Legends" better, and the entry threshold will be lowered.

The announcement also mentioned that the control method of WASD will make the operation of "Walk A" simple. Walking A refers to moving backward while performing ordinary attacks. It is a key skill for every player, especially for players in Physical Output Core (ADC).Therefore, adjustments will be made when needed to maintain the fairness of the two control schemes.

Riot Games has conducted extensive testing of the upcoming control scheme and said this introduction will not completely change the gameplay of "League of Legends".But only time can prove the final effect.