Riftbound, the League of Legends trading card game from Riot Games, exploded onto the tabletop gaming scene late in 2025 with the release of its inaugural set, Origins.
This year, Riot plans to have Riftbound in full swing with four major set releases:
February 13, 2026: SpiritforgedMay 8, 2026: Unleashed- July 31st, 2026: Vendetta
- October 23, 2026: Radiance
Below you’ll find an overview of Riftbound’s 2026 sets, plus important information relevant to each release. We’ll be updating this article frequently as new details are released, so be sure to bookmark it for quick reference.
Vendetta – July 31, 2026
Important Dates:
- Preview season: July 6-17
- Pre-Rift: July 24-30
- Wide Release: July 31
Key Features:
- 160+ new cards
- 50+ Showcase cards
- 9 new Champion Legends
- Confirmed Champions: Akali, Zen, Shed
- New mechanics, Legends, domain combinations
Slated for release July 31, 2026, Vendetta will be Riftbound’s fourth expansion and will likely feature Ambessa, Mel, and Akali as the set’s new champions. Additionally, Riot has conformed that Vendetta will be the first set with a single unified release date for China and the United States.
Radiance – October 23, 2026
Important Dates:
- Preview season: September 28 – October 9
- Pre-Rift: October 16-22
- Wide Release: October 23
Key Features:
- 180 new cards
- 60 Showcase cards
- 9 new Champion Legends
- Confirmed Champions: Ekko, Seraphine, Evelynn
Past Sets
Spiritforged – February 13, 2026
Spiritforged, Riftbound’s sophomore set, made its official debut on December 12, 2025 in China, and made its way State-side on February 13. Despite being a smaller set compared to Origins, Spiritforged still introduced over 200 new cards to the game, plus 12 new Champions, new mechanics, and more.
Unleashed – May 8, 2026
Unleashed was the second Riftbound release in 2026 and third expansion overall. The set’s key art showcases popular characters like Vi, LeBlanc, Master Yi, and Rengar.
Check out Riftbound’s 2026 Roadmap from Riot Games for more insights into the game’s future.
