Twisted Treeline Remake

Continue reading for a run down of what to expect from the new and improved 3v3 map!

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What a treat! I've never been more excited for an upcoming PBE update.

"We’re excited to announce that a new version of Twisted Treeline is about to hit PBE, with a live Beta soon to follow. We've heard your feedback, and we’ve rebuilt Treeline to improve some of the areas you suggested. Here’s a rundown of the major renovations to the map:

• More viable team comps: the item shop on Twisted Treeline now boasts an arsenal tailor-made to support every role in 3v3 combat, and the terrain has been modified to make blink champions easier to hunt down
• An improved jungle: We’ve replaced the random monsters with new, reliable jungle camps, and removed most of the upper jungle to focus the action towards the center where the jungler can gank both lanes
• Faster games: we widened the choke point outside each inhibitor to prevent late game turtling and added a wall separating the shrine turret from the Nexus to stop players from pulling super minions into the laser beam
• More awesome neutral objective: The Lizard Elder has been replaced by two altars that can be claimed for a team-wide buff, and Ebonmaw has been replaced by Vilemaw – an epic giant spider boss!

Remember that this is still Beta, so be sure to help us continue improving the new design for this classic battlefield by posting your feedback to the Twisted Treeline forums. Whether you’re a veteran Twisted Treeline player or you’re getting ready for your first 3v3 match, we hope you’ve come prepared for some fast-paced, champion-centered gameplay.

Want more details on the upcoming changes? Stay tuned for more info as we move closer to release.

Give us your feedback on the new Twisted Treeline here."

Vilemaw, the creepy new replacement for TT's dragon. Uncropped pic here.

Repositioned jungle creeps. Uncropped pic here.

The new altars that will provide a team wide buff. Uncropped pic here.

... holy shit.

Edit: Forgot to include the PBE FAQ about this Twisted Treeline update. Enjoy!

"Why did you choose to launch the new version of Twisted Treeline as a beta?

We opted to launch the new Twisted Treeline as a beta because it is by far the most major overhaul that we've ever made to a map. The remake touches everything from the item shop on down to the terrain and even introduces some brand new mechanics and monsters.

While it's undergone rigorous testing to get it ready for live release, there are over 13 million of you logging in to play each day. Treeline has passed our test, but there˘s still a lot we can learn by putting an ambitious feature like this into the hands of an audience as massive and awesome as you.

There's a lot that you can do to help us improve the map in preparation for a full-fledged launch, so please be sure to give us your feedback and report any bugs you find on the Twisted Treeline forums.
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How long will the new Twisted Treeline be in beta testing?

That's a good question, and the short answer is: as long as it needs to be. We want the new Twisted Treeline to be a polished and fun 3v3 experience, and we're going to keep iterating and improving on the design until we feel that it˘s ready for a full-fledged launch. A huge part of that preparation is your feedback, and we encourage you to make comments and report any bugs over at the Twisted Treeline forums..

How will the launch of the new Twisted Treeline affect Ranked play in Season Three?

The Ranked ladder in Season Three will continue as normal on this new Field of Justice, so grab a couple of your friends and hit the queues for a few ranked games. And once you've finished, head on over to the Twisted Treeline forums to give us your feedback on picks, bans, and the overall competitive experience. We'd love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve.

Why'd you make the specific changes that you did?

While Summoner's Rift remains our most popular map, Twisted Treeline has always maintained an extremely passionate following of diehard competitors. These players have a ton of experience with TT and have generated a lot of discussion surrounding the map. This conversation helped us zero in on the core issues that were preventing Treeline from reaching the same level of competitive balance that we saw on Summoner's Rift.

What can we expect from the new Twisted Treeline?

The new Twisted Treeline will feature the same high-intensity combat as its predecessor, with a strong focus on champion vs. champion combat. Look for a greater emphasis on ganks and team fights, and a shorter overall game length.

I have feedback on the new Twisted Treeline. How do I contribute?

If you have ideas for how to make Twisted Treeline even better, we definitely want to hear them. We're deeply committed to making 3v3 League of Legends even better, and we want you to keep helping us improve the map through the beta and beyond. We have a Design team specifically dedicated to supporting Twisted Treeline and iterating based on your feedback. We're not happy until you're happy, so pay a visit to the Twisted Treeline forums and leave us a comment."

edit 2: rjcombo mentioned the new TT will be initially launched on the PBE and then followed up with a beta release on live servers.

"Internally we often have target release dates, but there are a number of factors that can affect those dates. As such we typically don't announce features or content until we feel confident they are ready to go, and the time between announcement and launch tends to be very short.

For the new TT we're taking it a step further. We are initially launching on the PBE and will follow up with a beta release on the live servers. During both of these phases we'll be monitoring results and feedback and continue making adjustments to the map as needed."