Riftbound
News, coverage and analysis tracking Riftbound across the outlets.
Riftbound announces a proactive ban ahead of Set 4, with more ban updates on the wayRiftbound lead designer Dave Guskin announced that the card Stealthy Pursuer will be proactively banned in Set 4 due to an infinite combo. A full rules update and ban list will go live on July 24th alongside the Vendetta Pre-Rift. Riot Games is monitoring the card pool and willing to act before problematic combos become entrenched in tournament play.- The MOP Up: Sky Children of the Light creates an interactive Vincent van Gogh exhibitSky Children of the Light has launched an interactive exhibit inspired by the art and life of Vincent van Gogh. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Sea of Thieves, Marathon, Raven2, Skull and Bones, Riftbound, Enlisted, The First Descendant's Evangelion collaboration, and Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Adventure Pack.
- PAX West 2026 Welcomes Riot Games’ Marc Merrill as Storytime SpeakerRiot Games Co-Founder Marc Merrill has been announced as the storytime speaker for PAX West 2026, which will take place at the Seattle Convention Center from September 4-7, 2026. Merrill, instrumental in the creation of games like League of Legends and VALORANT, will share a retrospective of his career. The event will also feature game demos, panels, concerts, and tournaments.
Best of Riftbound RQ Vancouver Deck Lists so farThe Riftbound RQ Vancouver tournament has concluded, with competitors sharing their top-performing deck lists. Notable players like AlanZQ and Sam Sherman have posted their strategies, with AlanZQ winning the event using a Diana deck. The article highlights various successful decks across different legends, including Rengar, Master Yi, and Azir, and mentions upcoming details about Set 4 and 5.
Riot Games Previews New Cards for Upcoming Riftbound: Radiance SetRiot Games provided a preview of the upcoming Riftbound: Radiance set for its League of Legends collectible card game. The preview event revealed new card art for champions Ekko, Evelynn, and Seraphine, and detailed the set's theme of performance and big plays. The release of Riftbound: Radiance on October 23, 2026, will also mark release parity for English, Simplified Chinese, and French versions of the game.
Riftbound releases updates to Vendetta and Radiance launch details and card teasersRiot Games has announced release details for two upcoming sets of their collectible card game, Riftbound. Set 4 Vendetta, launching July 31, will feature a new rivalry theme and introduce Showdown Decks, with a simultaneous global release for English and Simplified Chinese versions. Set 5 Radiance, arriving October 23, will focus on brilliance and creativity with a larger card pool and its own Showdown Deck.
Riftbound set rotation confirmed via Dave Guskin interview with Rich PhuRiftbound game director Dave Guskin detailed the physical trading card game's set rotation system in an interview with Rich Phu. The first rotation will occur with Set 10 in early 2028, removing Proving Grounds, Origins, and all 2026 sets. Riot Games plans to maintain a separate format for older cards to preserve collector value and player investment.
Step Into The Jungle In Riftbound: Unleashed, Available NowRiot Games' physical trading card game, Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game, has launched its third set, Riftbound: Unleashed. This new set introduces over 220 cards, 12 new champions, and mechanics like XP and Ambush. The release is part of Riftbound's 2026 roadmap, with two more sets, Vendetta and Radiance, scheduled for later this year.
Riftbound Unleashed Review: The Vault is a must-buy, but Booster Boxes still have a Legend problemThe review of Riftbound Unleashed highlights the new set's improvements, particularly the value offered by the Unleashed Vaults for acquiring epic cards. However, it notes that Booster Boxes and the prevalence of Legend cards continue to be an issue, similar to the previous set. Rule clarifications also present a challenge for players, though the overall direction of the game is seen as positive.
Riftbound: Unleashed Review – Riot’s TCG Keeps Getting BetterRiftbound: Unleashed, the third expansion for Riot Games' Trading Card Game based on League of Legends, is set to release on May 8th. This expansion introduces over 200 new cards, new mechanics like XP and Leveling, and two preconstructed decks featuring champions Vi and Vex. The review highlights the game's evolving complexity, engaging mechanics, and impressive artwork, making it a compelling hobby for both TCG enthusiasts and fans of the League of Legends IP.
Riftbound Lille best of Deck Lists summaryThis article summarizes the top deck lists from the Riftbound RQ Lille event, compiled from the UVS events page. It provides a list of players, their rankings, and links to their specific deck lists, noting that some champion choices may need to be inferred. The summary highlights the performance of various champions and encourages readers to explore different playstyles.
A standard Azir deck wins Riftbound Lille – but hold on meta chasersPedro B, a competitive Pokémon player, won the Riftbound regional qualifier in Lille, France, using a standard Azir deck. The article analyzes how the current meta, which heavily targets Irelia, allowed Azir's archetype to succeed. It also discusses potential counters and the deck's inherent inconsistencies.- Sunday InterviewsRiot Senior Designer Jon Moormann discusses the trading card game Riftbound in an interview at PAX East. The conversation likely covered game design, development, and the game's features.
- We Sat Down With Riot Senior Designer Jon Moormann at PAX East and Talked All Things RiftboundRiot Games Senior Designer Jon Moormann discussed various aspects of Riftbound during an interview at PAX East. Topics included the game's ban philosophy, design timelines, and insights into the current competitive meta.
First ever Riftbound ban list kills off popular cards that have become so ubiquitous they're hurting the gameRiot Games has implemented the first ban list for its trading card game Riftbound, removing seven cards to improve competitive balance. The changes target cards associated with "Miracle" decks, powerful Battlefield cards, and specific cards like Draven, Vanquisher, which were deemed too dominant or unhealthy for the game's meta.
Riftbound gets 7 banned cards, and other new Unleashed rules that shakes up the Set 2 meta hardRiot Games has implemented a ban list for seven cards in Riftbound, including Draven, Vanquisher, and Obelisk of Power, to address meta dominance and slow gameplay. Alongside these bans, several Unleashed rules have been updated to ensure consistency and impact deck-building strategies, particularly affecting mechanics like 'May' triggers and cost reductions.
Riot Games Announces First Riftbound Ban List for League of Legends TCGRiot Games has announced the first ban list for its League of Legends trading card game, Riftbound, effective March 31, 2026. Several cards and battlefields, including Draven and Reaver's Row, have been restricted from the Standard Constructed format due to their impact on game balance and play patterns. The developers outlined their reasoning, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining core game rules and banning cards outright rather than restricting deck composition.
Exclusive Riftbound Unleashed Card Reveal — Vi, Piltover Enforcer Is The Next Overnumbered Legend HittingRiot Games has revealed Vi, Piltover Enforcer, as the next Legend for the trading card game Riftbound Unleashed, set to release on May 8. This expansion introduces new mechanics like Ambush, XP, Hunt, Level, and Token Battlefields, building upon existing gameplay from previous sets like Spiritforged and Origins. The reveal also highlighted collector's editions for Vi and discussed synergies with existing cards and equipment.- Riftbound Unleashed Spoilers Reveal Vi, Piltover Enforcer, As The Next Overnumbered Legend Hitting TabletopsRiot Games has revealed Vi, Piltover Enforcer, as the next Legend to be added to the trading card game League of Legends: Riftbound in its upcoming expansion, Riftbound Unleashed. The expansion, set to release on May 8, will also introduce new mechanics such as Ambush, XP, Hunt, Level, and Token Battlefields. This follows the previous inclusion of Jynx, Loose Cannon, from the Arcane series in the game's first set.
Riot Details New Legends, Mechanics, and More For Riftbound's Third Set, Unleashed - IGNRiot Games has detailed the upcoming third set for its trading card game, Riftbound, titled 'Unleashed,' set to launch on May 8. The expansion introduces new mechanics like Ambush, Hunt, and XP, along with 12 new playable Legend cards, including Diana and Lillia. A new Ultimate Rarity tier will also be added for collectors.