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x Prime Newsfeed Latest View My Newsfeed » Game of the Year Watch 2013 Xbox 360 Xbox One PS3 PS4 Wii U PC Vita 3DS iPhone Tech Movies TV Comics Reviews Wikis & Cheats Upcoming News Videos Boards Blogs Podcasts Blu-ray Stars League of Legends (Collector's Pack) | PC | Release Date: October 27, 2009 Game Highlights Wiki Guide Videos Images Walkthroughs Cheats All Articles League of Legends' Snowdown Showdown Mode Now Available Play in 1v1 or 2v2 duels or celebrate the holiday with skins, icons, and gifts. by Leah B. Jackson December 23, 2013 Submit Tweet Share +1 Share

Riot Games has unveiled the temporary Snowdown Showdown mode for League of Legends. The Snowdown will be around until January 2nd, during which players will be able to compete in 1 vs. 1 or 2 vs. 2 duels on the Howling Abyss map. In addition, tons of holiday festivities have been added to the free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).

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For those who want to show their Snowdown spirit, champions including Lulu, Singed, and Sivir all get festive holiday skins this year. You can even purchase a few Legacy Snowdown skins from past celebrations. Riot's also spreading the holiday cheer with free seasonal sight and vision wards that look like snowmen and a gingerbread Teemo.

If Snowdown is your favorite holiday, completing various achievements during the event will earn you Snowdown Summoner Icons that you can use all year. Things like participating in a five-man pre-made and purchasing various gifts will unlock the special icons.

Speaking of gifts, since Snowdown is a time for sharing, Riot has implemented a gifting feature to the League of Legends store, allowing folks to send mystery skins and champions.

How are you going to celebrate Snowdown Showdown this year? Let us know in the comments.

Leah B. Jackson is both an Associate Editor at IGN and Corgi megafan, and not necessarily in that order. Follow her on Twitter and MyIGN!

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