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When does League of Legends: Riftbound come out?
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Hamza Rashid
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24 Jul 2025
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Riftbound, originally known as Project K, was revealed at the end of March 2025. Since then, the team has refined the game based on feedback from playtests at events like MSI 2025. Its first set, called Origins, contains over 300 cards, champion decks, booster packs, and a beginner starter kit.
Riot Games will release Riftbound: League of Legends [1] Trading Card Game in China on August 1, 2025, followed by an English-language launch in many Western countries in October 2025. Riot plans to sync future set releases globally by 2026 so players everywhere can play it, and we know when.
Here’s everything to know about League of Legends Riftbound, including what it is and when you can expect it to come out.
When and where is League of Legends: Riftbound launching first?
Riot’s League-inspired trading card game Riftbound is almost here, and it is rolling out over two release dates. First up is China on August 1, 2025, followed by the full English release in late October. This launch sequence is not surprising, considering China is League of Legends' largest market, with over 70 million monthly active players. Riot has also mentioned that we can expect a global synced rollout for future sets starting in 2026.
Riftbound was first teased in December 2024 under the codename Project K and has been steadily building hype. The game was playtested at Riot events, including MSI 2025, allowing the developers to receive feedback and polish it. They even did a complete design overhaul for the cards after fan backlash to the original reveal, showing Riot is taking things seriously.
What can players expect from Riftbound’s gameplay?
If you are wondering what makes Riftbound more than just a League spin-off, here is a breakdown of what the gameplay will look like. For starters, it brings over 300 unique cards in its first set called Origins. It includes familiar champions like Jinx, Viktor, and Lee Sin leading the charge. You’ll be able to pick up booster packs, prebuilt champion decks, and a beginner-friendly starter kit called Proving Grounds for learning the ropes and getting a feel for the game.
But this isn’t just another card battler, as Riftbound focuses on victory points. To win, you will need to hit eight points by strategically controlling areas on the board (similar to MOBA-style map control). It encourages players to think more strategically rather than relying on brute force, which is a refreshing change of pace. It also supports 1v1, 2v2, and free-for-all for up to four players, giving you tons of ways to play.
With so much detail to the gameplay and design, Riot clearly wants to appeal to both collectors and competitive players, and it looks like they have struck a solid balance between the two.
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How is Riot building Riftbound’s competitive scene?
With that competitive crowd in mind, Riot has a long-term scene planned. Weekly Nexus Nights offer a casual, low-pressure way for players to learn the ropes and build local communities, similar to what Pokémon TCG League nights do for younger or newer fans.
For those who want a bigger challenge, Summoner Skirmishes will kick in after each new set, offering tournament-style play with exclusive rewards like promo cards and playmats. Tied to the game’s three-month content cycle, they’ll keep things fresh without overwhelming players.
Finally, Riot and publisher UVS Games are also building regional qualifiers and a World Championship, expected around December 2025. It is a bold move, but a on-brand one for Riot, who have unmatched experience in running world-class esports tournaments over the years.
With Riftbound, Riot wants to grow the League universe beyond gaming. From Arcane on Netflix to now a full-on card game, they are finding new ways to bring Runeterra to life beyond just the games.
FAQs
When and where will Riftbound launch?
Riftbound launches in China on August 1, 2025, with a global English release set for late October 2025 in countries like the US, UK, and Australia, followed by further regional releases in 2026.
How does Riftbound support different play styles?
You can play Riftbound in 1v1 duels, 2v2 team matches, or up to free-for-all with four players. That design works well for collectors, casual groups, and competitive scenes alike.
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