Before the update, I could play with friends back home just fine, but after the update, I got stuck on the loading screen, and even when I finally got in, I experienced rubber-banding. If you encounter this while playing the Chinese server of League of Legends from overseas, first identify at which step the anomaly occurs; when cross-border connections are unstable, it is recommended to use the HiCN accelerator to optimize your route. Search for HiCN in your browser to download the client; new users can enjoy a 3-day free trial. Get everything ready before starting a match with your friends.
"Issues after an update" is a clue, not yet the cause.
Around the time an update is completed, game files, background tasks, client status, and network usage may all change. Just because a problem appears right after an update doesn't mean it's a fault with the new version, nor does it immediately mean your computer specs are insufficient.
The most useful description is: "Download complete, can enter the lobby, but loading fails after selecting a champion." This narrows the problem down to a specific stage. Simply saying "it's laggy after the update" often requires a lot of back-and-forth to gather more information.
Put your current situation into the table below before deciding where to start.
Location of the anomaly | What to confirm first | What to do next |
Download or installation stage | Is the update complete? Are there any clear error messages? | Follow the official Chinese server update guidelines and keep the error message details. |
Launch or login stage | Is the server under maintenance? Does the client indicate an anomaly? | Check official Chinese server announcements and restart or repair as prompted. |
Loading stage after champion selection | Does the program exit, become unresponsive, or fail to connect? | Record the specific behavior to distinguish between client and connection issues. |
After entering the match | Is the FPS dropping, or is the latency high and disconnecting repeatedly? | Address computer load and network connection separately. |
If friends in the same region are experiencing similar issues, you can check the announcements together, but multiple people experiencing anomalies does not prove a server-side fault. Specific conclusions must still be based on official information.
Let the update truly finish before planning to play.
When you see the login button, check if download, installation, or repair tasks are still running in the background. Besides game updates, the system, other games, and cloud drives may also be downloading files simultaneously. Finishing current updates and pausing non-urgent background syncs before starting a match can reduce local resource contention.
If the client explicitly indicates a file anomaly, follow the official repair guidelines provided by the Chinese server. Riot's official update troubleshooting also lists error messages and file repair as a direction for resolution; its tools and interface are tailored to the corresponding client, so operations for the Chinese server should follow Tencent's current guidelines.View official update troubleshooting.
Do not delete entire folders based on unclear tutorials. First, save the error text, the stage where it occurred, and necessary screenshots; this helps customer support determine if a repair or reinstallation is needed.
Once you can enter the game, observe the visuals and input feedback.
After a successful update and entering a match, the actual gameplay performance is what matters. Stuttering frames and delayed character movement commands require different approaches.
FPS represents frames rendered per second, while network latency is usually measured in milliseconds (ms). For example, an FPS drop from 100 to 30 indicates a significant change in visual output; latency jumping from 100ms to 250ms suggests a slower connection response. These numbers are for explanation only and are not test results or experience guarantees.
When experiencing frame drops, check if your settings match your computer's capabilities after the update, close unnecessary background programs, and monitor heat and load. If input feedback is slow, or if you experience rubber-banding or connection drops, continue to check your local network and the connection back to China. Both situations may occur simultaneously; address them one by one according to the symptoms.
Use HiCN to prepare your route back to China and adjust your connection before the match starts.
Even if the update files are complete, the network connection from overseas to the Chinese server may still fluctuate. Fast download speeds do not guarantee timely game interaction. Riot's basic connection guide lists factors like distance, wireless environment, and background network activity as areas to troubleshoot, while Chinese server status should be checked via official Tencent information.View official basic connection guide.
**HiCN accelerator is designed for overseas users' needs for Chinese server gaming and other domestic access, supporting intelligent routing and high-speed dual-path concurrency.** High-speed dual-path concurrency uses two independent network channels to transmit data, reducing network jitter, which is ideal for overseas players who care about last-hitting, positioning, and continuous interaction in team fights.
HiCN accelerator supports Windows, iOS, Android, and routers. For the Chinese server version of League of Legends on PC, simply use the Windows client; confirm the game and region first, then choose the appropriate route based on your location.
After the next update is complete, you can prepare in this order:
1. Search for HiCN in your browser or visitthe HiCN official website, download the Windows client, register, and log in.
2. Activate the 3-day free trial for new users, find the acceleration entry for the Chinese server League of Legends, and confirm the region you are playing in.
3. Select the appropriate route based on the game and your location, connect, launch the game, and play an easy match with friends first.
4. If connection anomalies persist, record your location, ISP, region, and the time of occurrence, then contact HiCN accelerator's 24/7 manual technical support.
Adjusting your route before the match reduces interruptions caused by changing connections mid-game. HiCN accelerator is for network optimization; file corruption, persistent frame drops, account anomalies, and server maintenance should be handled according to their respective prompts.
Already disconnected? Here is a recovery sequence for the match.
First, confirm if your computer is still connected to the internet. If the local network is down, restore it first; if the network is normal, check the acceleration status, then try to reconnect as prompted by the game. If the program has exited, note if there are any crash or error messages.
After recovery, you can make a note: "First time occurring after update, disconnected during loading stage, other apps normal, error message is..." Providing this information to customer support is more helpful than repeatedly restarting the match.
If the anomaly persists, resolve it before queuing again. When friends are waiting for you, you can explain where you are stuck so everyone knows how to coordinate.
How to handle common issues when playing with friends after an update?
High latency suddenly after an update—do I need to reinstall the game immediately?
First, determine if there are file or launch errors. If it runs normally and the main issue is slow interaction response, it is better to address the local network and the connection back to China first. Whether to reinstall should be decided based on official repair guidelines and actual errors.
The lobby is smooth, why is it laggy when entering the match?
A normal lobby does not represent rendering and connection performance during a match. After entering the game, check FPS, latency, and error messages to distinguish between frame drops, connection fluctuations, and program anomalies.
The update downloaded quickly, why do I still need to optimize the route back to China?
Downloads focus on file transfer speed, while matches require timely and continuous interaction data transmission. The goals and network paths for these two scenarios may differ; do not rely solely on download speed to judge game feel.
Can HiCN accelerator fix failed updates?
HiCN accelerator is for network optimization. Update errors should be handled according to specific prompts, and file repairs or client issues should be addressed according to official Chinese server guidelines.
Can I try HiCN for free before playing the Chinese server of League of Legends from overseas?
New users of HiCN accelerator can enjoy a 3-day free trial. After completing the update, choose your usual playing time, connect to the corresponding game and region route, and play a match with friends to experience it.
Don't let one update ruin your whole night of gaming.Search for HiCN now to download the Windows client and start your 3-day free trial; finish the update, prepare the route for the Chinese server League of Legends, and join your friends in the Rift.
References
● Riot Official: Update Troubleshooting
● Riot Official: Basic Connection Troubleshooting Guide
● HiCN Accelerator Official Website
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