League of Legends players are celebrating a major improvement to the game’s reporting system. Riot Games has updated its notification process to now include the in-game names of banned players along with the reasons they were punished.
This change addresses years of player frustration with the previous system, which only provided vague confirmations that “a player you reported has been punished” without any specific details.
The updated notifications tell players exactly who received punishment from their reports, whether it was for toxic behavior, going AFK (away from keyboard), or using cheats like scripting. This transparency gives players concrete proof that their reports are actually making a difference in cleaning up the community.
Before this change, players had no way of knowing which of their reports led to action. Now, they can directly connect their reporting efforts to specific outcomes, even if the notifications sometimes arrive days or weeks after the original match. This delay happens because Riot often issues bans in waves or after a thorough investigation.
The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players calling this a long-overdue improvement. While some remain skeptical about Riot’s punishment system’s overall effectiveness, most agree that seeing names attached to bans provides satisfaction and encouragement to continue reporting disruptive behavior.
The change marks a big shift in Riot’s approach to player privacy. Previously, the company cited privacy concerns as a reason for not disclosing banned players’ identities. Now, they’ve prioritized community accountability over individual privacy for those who break the rules.
Some players have requested even more details, like info about the specific punishments handed out (temporary suspensions, chat restrictions, or permanent bans) and the ability to block problematic players from showing up in their future matches.
Justice is in the air
For a game that has struggled with toxic behavior since its launch over a decade ago, this update shows Riot’s renewed commitment to improving player experience.
The company has tried all sorts of attempts over the years, including the now-retired The Tribunal system where players could review and judge reports themselves.
The new transparent reporting feedback is already encouraging more consistent reporting, as players can now actually see results from taking the time to flag disruptive teammates and opponents.
