Players can expect Riftbound: Origins to be available in French in midyear 2026
TLDR:
- Riftbound will be available in French around midyear in 2026.
- Riot and UVS will be utilizing a phased approach for launching French translations starting with Riftbound’s first set Origins next year.
Date: December 10, 2025
What you need to know:
- French will become an official supported language of Riftbound alongside English and Simplified Chinese in 2026.
- Riot and UVS will be utilizing a phased approach for launching French translations of Riftbound. Starting with Riftbound: Origins first in midyear 2026 followed by Riftbound’s second set Spiritforged. Other sets will follow until global parity is reached across all languages.
- Riot and UVS will share additional details about the French launch plans and product availability early next year.
Quote from Dave Guskin, Game Director at Riot Games: “From the inception of Riftbound, we’ve been pursuing ways to get Riftbound into the hands of passionate TCG players and League of Legends fans around the world. We’re excited to be able to offer Riftbound in French as we’ve seen such a positive response from French-speaking players who are excited to dive into the game in their native language. We’ll continue to explore ways to expand the global access of Riftbound to players through additional regional expansions and localizations next year.”
Assets: Riftbound press kit is available here.
Learn More: Visit the Riftbound website and stay connected to Riftbound on social media.
Boilerplates:
Riftbound
Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game is Riot Games’ physical TCG, bringing the deep lore and iconic champions of Runeterra into a strategic, competitive format. Designed for both new players and veterans in the TCG community, Riftbound blends accessible mechanics with rich deck-building complexity, offering fresh ways to engage with the League of Legends universe.
Players will build powerful decks from across the factions of Runeterra, unleash champion-led strategies, and battle for dominance in fast-paced, decision-heavy matches. Whether you’re outwitting your opponent in the 1v1 format or discovering synergies in 2v2 or the 4-person free-for-all modes, Riftbound delivers an ever-evolving experience shaped by regular updates and new expansions.
At launch and beyond, the game aims to redefine physical TCGs with best-in-class polish, community-driven features, and deep competitive potential.
Follow @playriftbound on socials and visit riftbound.leagueoflegends.com for updates and more.
Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, which has gone on to be one of the most-played PC games in the world. In the years since, Riot has released VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Riftbound and 2XKO. Riot’s titles have led to the creation of some of the most-watched and widely recognized esports in the world, culminating in events like the League of Legends World Championship, VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) and the TFT Open, which are watched by millions of fans each year. Riot has also expanded its IP through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.
UVS Games
UVS Games is a leading publisher of tabletop games, dedicated to bringing iconic franchises to life through innovative gameplay and immersive storytelling. Known for the long running CCG UniVersus, UVS Games blends fan-favorite properties with strategic mechanics, creating engaging experiences for both casual players and competitive enthusiasts in the tabletop gaming community.
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