TLDR:
- Riot Games has unveiled new Legends and mechanics for Riftbound: Radiance, the final set of 2026 for the Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game (TCG).
- Radiance centers on creativity in Runeterra, introducing nine new Legends, including K’Sante, Pride of Nazumah.
- New mechanics include Deploy, Show Off, and Disarm, along with Equipment Units and Bomb tokens. Neeko debuts as the first neutral domain champion unit.
- The set introduces Riftbound’s second Ultimate Rare, our first musically themed Alt Art Runes, Overnumbers, and Special Alt Art cards.
Key Details:
Date: September 25, 2026
Highlights:
- Performance Theme: The set rewards ingenuity, featuring mechanics that encourage innovative strategies.
- New Keywords:
- Deploy: Allows units or equipment to be placed directly onto the battlefield, sometimes dealing chain damage.
- Show Off: Grants bonuses when you reveal a specific card while playing another.
- Disarm: Reduces the Might of an enemy unit, stacking with multiple instances.
New Legends:
- Orianna, Lady of Clockwork: Creates and animates an army of machines.
- Ekko, The Boy Who Shattered Time: Lets players play units early at a cost.
- Neeko: A neutral champion unit usable in any deck.
Collector’s Items:
- New Overnumbered variants and collectible Ultimate Rares, with the rarest appearing in fewer than 0.025% of packs.
- Introduction of the Collector’s Binder for card storage.
Pre-Rift Events:
- Scheduled for October 16-22, featuring booster packs and a promo card for attendees.
- Preview Events: Running from September 25 through October 9.
- Official Release: Scheduled for October 23 in multiple languages (English, French, and Simplified Chinese).
Social Engagement:
- Follow @playriftbound on social media for updates.
About Riftbound
Riftbound is Riot Games’ physical trading card game, blending simple mechanics with complex strategies based on the League of Legends universe. The game supports various organized play events.
About Riot Games
Founded in 2006, Riot Games focus on developing and supporting engaging player-focused games. They are known for titles like League of Legends and VALORANT as well as multimedia expansions including music and animated series.
Contact
For media inquiries:
- TriplePoint on behalf of Riot Games
- Email: Riftbound@triplepointpr.com
