One of the most puzzling mechanics in League of Legends’ ranked system is the way the game treats new players who are trying ranked for the first time. League has a reputation for over-hyping new players and placing them well above their appropriate skill bracket after their initial placement games. 

But after a recent update, this should no longer be the case, and new players should find themselves placed “more correctly” on the ranked ladder, according to an update shared by League’s lead gameplay designer Matt “Riot Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison on social media earlier today.