--- title: "Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG Reveals What’s Next for 2026" date: 2026-02-04 category: Games author: "Kaila Fuller" source: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/2026/02/04/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-tcg-reveals-whats-next-for-2026/ markdown: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/md/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-tcg-reveals-whats-next-for-2026.md agency: TriplePoint PR description: "Roadmap updates include Riftbound: Vendetta is launching July 31 in Simplified Chinese and English, with Riftbound: Radiance to follow on October 23. TLDR: Riot Games has released the first State…" --- # Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG Reveals What’s Next for 2026 *Roadmap updates include Riftbound: Vendetta is launching July 31 in Simplified Chinese and English, with Riftbound: Radiance to follow on October 23.* **TLDR:** - Riot Games has released the first [State of the Game](https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/announcements/state-of-the-game-feb-2026/) update for [*Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game*](https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/) (TCG), including new additions to [*Riftbound’s* 2026 roadmap](https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/announcements/2026-roadmap/). - The roadmap outlines the global 2026 *Riftbound* Organized Play event schedule along with gameplay teases and the launch dates for *Riftbound: Vendetta and Riftbound: Radiance.* - *Riftbound: Vendetta* launches in Simplified Chinese and English on July 31, 2026.  - *Riftbound: Radiance* launches in Simplified Chinese and English on October 23, 2026. - The *Riftbound: Unleashed* preview season kicks off March 16, with preview seasons for *Riftbound: Vendetta and Riftbound: Radiance *taking place later this year. **Date: February 4, 2026** **What you need to know: ** - Riot Games has lifted the fog of war and shared an update to the 2026 roadmap for *Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game* (TCG) in the first State of the Game update. State of the Game provides players with clear visibility into the present and future of *Riftbound*, including lessons learned and how the TCG is evolving following the launch of *Riftbound: Origin*s. The 2026 roadmap provides a comprehensive look at what the year holds for the *Riftbound*,* *including the global Organized Play event schedule, release dates for *Riftbound: Vendetta *and *Riftbound: Radiance,* and other key moments for the growing TCG. At the center of the roadmap is *Riftbound*’s Organized Play program, with Regional Qualifiers taking place across North America, EMEA, Southeast Asia, and Australia including Lille, Atlanta, Sydney, Vancouver, Utrecht, Hartford, Barcelona, Singapore, Los Angeles, and more. *Riftbound: Unleashed *will launch in English on May 8, 2026. - Baron Nashor, an epic creature from *League of Legends* and keeper of the baron pit on Summoner’s Rift, will be making his Riftbound debut.  *Riftbound: Vendetta*, the fourth set in the *Riftbound*, launches globally on July 31, 2026. *Riftbound: Vendetta* marks the first time global parity is reached in *Riftbound*, with Simplified Chinese and English expansions launching concurrently. - Fitting the set’s name, Riftbound: Vendetta introduces new enemy faction pairings for the first time.  *Riftbound: Radiance*, the fifth set in the *Riftbound*, launches globally in Simplified Chinese and English on October 23, 2026. - Fan-favorite champions, Ekko and Seraphine, will be important parts of the final set of the year.  Players can now gear up for the next *Riftbound* preview seasons, starting with *Riftbound: Unleashed* on March 16, followed by *Riftbound: Vendetta* on June 22 and *Riftbound: Radiance* on September 21. Each preview season gives players an early look at new cards, mechanics, and themes ahead of release. All the cards are on the table! In addition to adding French to *Riftbound* in midyear 2026, Riot confirmed *Riftbound* players will soon be able to get cards in Chinese Traditional later this year.  Read the full **[2026 *Riftbound* State of the Game](https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/announcements/letter-from-the-editor-february-2026/)** for all the roadmap updates and new details on upcoming set releases. **Assets**: The *Riftbound* press kit is available [here](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fgpehc22hujcuy2k6b1lz/AAGmZEQ9ZH06lHxeAVe9gSA?rlkey=7x8rggs6o1dfnf0sry8q2d6k5&e=1&st=kl43pycp&dl=0). **Learn More**: Visit the [*Riftbound* website](http://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com) and stay connected to [*Riftbound* on social media](https://linktr.ee/riftbound). **Boilerplates:**  **Riftbound******Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game is Riot Games’ upcoming 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](https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/) for updates and more. **Riot Games**[Riot Games](http://www.riotgames.com/) 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*](http://leagueoflegends.com/), which has gone on to be one of the most-played PC games in the world. In the years that followed, Riot released [*VALORANT*](http://playvalorant.com/)*, *[*Teamfight Tactics*](http://teamfighttactics.com/)*,* [*Legends of Runeterra*](http://playruneterra.com/)*, *and[*League of Legends: Wild Rift*](https://wildrift.leagueoflegends.com/). 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](https://watch.lolesports.com/) and [VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)](https://valorantesports.com/), 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*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA-v_LB3Qpc), its Emmy-winning animated series. **UVS Games**[UVS Games](https://uvsgames.com/) 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*](https://uvsgames.com/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.