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Riftbound Directors Says Game Used To Be A Lot Like Magic: The Gathering–Until Players Rejected It
Riftbound game director Dave Guskin revealed that the trading card game initially had a resource system inspired by Magic: The Gathering, but players rejected it. The team then developed the current Rune resource system, which has become a popular feature. The game is nearing its one-year anniversary and recently released its fourth expansion, Vendetta.
Turns Out, The Team Behind Riftbound Is Shockingly Small
Riftbound Game Director Dave Guskin revealed that the team behind the popular trading card game is surprisingly small, consisting of less than 50 people across all functions. Guskin discussed the game's scrappy beginnings, starting with just three people pitching the idea, and how the team has grown while iterating quickly based on community feedback. Riftbound, which is less than a year old in its English release, recently launched its fourth expansion, Vendetta.
Riftbound Director Says TCG Will Eventually Include All League Of Legends Champions
Riftbound game director Dave Guskin stated that Riot Games' League of Legends trading card game will eventually include all champions from the popular MOBA. Guskin explained that the team considers both player popularity in League of Legends and how well a character translates to a card game when selecting new additions. He also confirmed that popular champions like Aurelion Sol are planned for future sets.
Riftbound’s Card Templates Are Getting A Big Overhaul in 2027
Riftbound, Riot Games' trading card game, is set to receive significant changes to its card templates and mechanics starting in January 2027 with the release of its sixth set, Legacy. These updates, detailed in a recent State of the Game update, aim to improve clarity and player experience, including changes to how Legend cards are acquired and how the term "play" is defined for card effects. The developers are prioritizing player feedback in these ongoing adjustments.
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.
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.
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.
