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Riftbound’s 2026 Set Release Schedule Is Taking Shape, With Release Dates Now Confirmed For The Whole Year
Riftbound's release schedule for 2026 is taking shape, with dates confirmed for the entire year. However, Riot Games will need to address concerns about scalpers to ensure the long-term success of the League of Legends trading card game.
Riftbound Vendetta Is All About Dueling Rivals, Both In The Game And In Real Life
Riot Games lead designer Dave Guskin discusses the upcoming set Vendetta for Riftbound, highlighting new mechanics like Empower and Flow, and potential competitive meta shifts. The article also touches on the game's approaching first anniversary and plans for new commissioned artwork and rule updates.
Vendetta Preview: Why Riftbound’s Design Team Chose Kennen, Akali, and Jayce for the First Opposing Domain Legends
Riftbound senior designer Jon Moormann discussed the rationale behind selecting Kennen, Akali, and Jayce as the initial champions for the game's new color combinations in Vendetta. These champions will serve as ambassadors for the Purple/Yellow, Red/Green, and Blue/Orange opposing domains, showcasing their unique mechanics and champion units.
Riftbound: Vendetta Hands-On Preview: Zed vs. Shen Showdown Deck and New Keywords
This preview of Riftbound focuses on the Vendetta Zed vs. Shen Showdown decks, highlighting new mechanics like Empower, Burn, and Flow. Game designer Jon Moormann provided insights into these new keywords and gameplay elements.
Announcing Convergence Fest, A First-of-Its-Kind Celebration of Teamfight Tactics and Riftbound
Riot Games announced Convergence Fest, a new multi-day live event combining the Teamfight Tactics Vegas Open and the Riftbound North American Regional Championship. The event will take place in Las Vegas from December 11-13, 2026, and will feature competitive tournaments, developer panels, an Artist Alley, and exclusive merchandise. Tickets go on sale in August and September.
Exclusive Riftbound card reveals bring League of Legends' shadows to life
Riot Games' trading card game Riftbound is set to release its fourth set, Vendetta, on July 31, introducing new mechanics like Flow, Burn, Empower, and a new unit type called Unit-Gear. Exclusive card reveals include the Champion Unit Zed, From the Shadows, and the Shadow Clone unit token, which can become powerful when attacking.
Riftbound announces a proactive ban ahead of Set 4, with more ban updates on the way
Riftbound 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 exhibit
Sky 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 Speaker
Riot 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 far
The 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 Set
Riot 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 teasers
Riot 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 Phu
Riftbound 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 Now
Riot 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 problem
The 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 Better
Riftbound: 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 summary
This 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 chasers
Pedro 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 Interviews
Riot 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 Riftbound
Riot 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.