--- title: "Riot Maps Out Riftbound’s Next Act in State of the Game Update" date: 2026-08-04 category: Games author: "Kaila Fuller" source: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/2026/08/04/riot-maps-out-riftbounds-next-act-in-state-of-the-game-update/ markdown: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/md/riot-maps-out-riftbounds-next-act-in-state-of-the-game-update.md agency: TriplePoint PR description: "Riftbound sets six and seven revealed alongside structural changes coming to Riftbound’s Organized Play program in 2027. TLDR: Riot Games shared what is coming next year for the Riftbound: League…" --- # Riot Maps Out Riftbound’s Next Act in State of the Game Update Riftbound* sets six and seven revealed alongside structural changes coming to *Riftbound*’s Organized Play program in 2027.* **TLDR:** - Riot Games shared what is coming next year for the *Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game* (TCG) in the latest State of the Game update. - *Riftbound* celebrates a stellar first year with the *Riftbound* x T1 2025 Worlds Champion Collection, English-language *Secret Garden* Gift Box, *Gift of the Rift* first anniversary bundle, and the launch of *Riftbound: Radiance *on October 23, 2026. - *Riftbound: Legacy*, the TCG’s first draft-focused set, kicks off the new year with a launch date of January 29, 2027. *Legacy* is followed by *Proving Grounds, 2nd Edition,* launching February 19, and *Riftbound: The Reckoning*, a set featuring some of *League of Legends*’ biggest Champions, on April 30, 2027. - *Riftbound*’s Organized Play program evolves in 2027 with the Nexus Cup program, the *Riftbound* Challenge Series, *Riftbound* Regionals, and *Riftbound* Continentals. **Date:** August 4, 2026 **The Road to 2027** *Riftbound*’s first year was only the opening act. In its second State of the Game update, Riot Games reflected on *Riftbound*’s first year and revealed what the team has in store for the TCG in 2027. Here’s what you need to know: - The English-language ***Secret Garden* Gift Box**, a special collection of alternate art cards from *Riftbound*'s third set, *Unleashed*, is rolling out now at select events around the world. - Drawings for the English-language ***Riftbound* x T1 2025 Worlds Champion Collection** run August 14-17, 2026. - ***Radiance***, the musical performance-inspired capstone set for *Riftbound* in 2026, launches on October 23. *Radiance* brings 180 cards, including 66 Showcase cards, and features Champion Legends Seraphine, Ekko, Ziggs, Jarvan IV, Evelynn, and more. - Celebrate *Riftbound*’s first anniversary with the ***Gift of the Rift* Bundle.** Launching on December 4, 2026, the *Gift of the Rift* Bundle includes boosters from *Origins*, *Spiritforged*, *Unleashed*, *Vendetta*, and *Radiance*, as well as an exclusive alternate art Akali promo card. - *Riftbound*’s first draft-focused set, ***Legacy,*** arrives January 29, 2027. Featuring a *League of Legends Classic* crossover, *Legacy* is built around carrying a region’s banner, spanning Demacia, Noxus, Ionia, Piltover/Zaun, the Freljord, and Bilgewater. The 346-card set brings new Champion Legends including Ashe, Garen, Heimerdinger, Illaoi, Karma, Lux, Tryndamere, Vladimir, and others. - ***Proving Grounds, 2nd Edition*** launches February 19, 2027. It includes four new Champion Decks (Heimerdinger, Karma, Vladimir, and Illaoi) in English, Chinese, French, and Korean. - ***Riftbound: The Reckoning*** awakens the ancients on April 30, 2027. *The Reckoning* spotlights some of *League of Legends*’ biggest champions, including Aurelion Sol, Cho’Gath, Shyvana, Vayne, and Zilean. - Set 8 brings players on a whimsical trip to Bandle City in Q3. Set 9 follows in Q4 2027. Further details are available in the [blog post](https://playriftbound.com/en-us/news/announcements/products-and-sets-into-2027/). **Organized Play, From Local Store to World Stage** Major changes are coming to *Riftbound’*s Organized Play program in 2027. The revamped *Riftbound* Organized Play ecosystem is built to take players from local game stores all the way to the World Championships Stage, with more ways to play the TCG at every level. - Casual players can look forward to the **Nexus Cup program's **arrival in 2027. The Nexus Cup program is a monthly tournament held at local game stores and is not tied to *Riftbound*’s competitive circuit. Meet new players, try new decks, and celebrate each set with fellow *Riftbound* players in the community. - Summoner Skirmishes are becoming the ***Riftbound* Challenge Series**. Built for experienced players looking for tough opponents, the *Riftbound* Challenge Series is the first rung of the *Riftbound* Organized Play competitive ladder. Defeat skilled opponents at select local game stores in the *Riftbound* Challenge Series for the opportunity to compete on *Riftbound*’s largest stages. - Regional Qualifiers are becoming ***Riftbound* Regionals**. Expect more *Riftbound* Regionals around the world in 2027. - Regional Championships are becoming ***Riftbound* Continentals**. *Riftbound* Continentals are the cornerstone event of each set, with a three-day marquee event in four destinations around the world each year. - The ***Riftbound* World Championship** caps the season, crowning a World Champion from the year’s best competitors. More information about *Riftbound*’s first World Championship event will be shared at a later date. For more information about the changes coming to *Riftbound*’s Organized Play program, read the [State of Play update](https://playriftbound.com/en-us/news/organizedplay/august-2026-state-of-play/). **Assets:** *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*](http://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com)[website](http://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com) and stay connected to [*Riftbound*](https://linktr.ee/riftbound)[on social media](https://linktr.ee/riftbound). **Boilerplates:** **Riftbound***Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game* is Riot Games’ physical trading card game (TCG), bringing the deep lore and iconic champions of Runeterra into a strategic, competitive format. Designed for TCG players of all familiarity levels, *Riftbound* blends approachable mechanics with rich deck-building complexity, offering fresh ways to engage with the *League of Legends* universe. *Riftbound* is supported by a robust global Organized Play ecosystem, from weekly local store events to Regional Qualifiers and championship-level competition. 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.