Riftbound release schedule

Every Riftbound Set & Release Date

Riftbound drops roughly four sets a year. Here's the complete 2026 schedule — what's out, what's next, and when. Radiance previews are live now, Pre-Rift events begin October 16, and the global release follows October 23. Explore the new cards and mechanics before launch, then use the card database and builder as the catalog updates.

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Riftbound release cadence
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Oct 23, 2026 · in 13 days
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Radiance · Oct 23, 2026

180 cards plus 66 Showcase cards. English, French, and Simplified Chinese release October 23; Pre-Rift events run October 16–22. Browse the live spoiler gallery and release guide.

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The 2026 Riftbound Roadmap

Origins
Set 1
The launch set that introduced Riftbound and its six domains.
2025
Released
Spiritforged
Set 2
English-language release — new legends and support for every domain.
Feb 13, 2026
Released
Unleashed
Set 3
English-language release — fresh archetypes and battlefields.
May 8, 2026
Released
English and Simplified Chinese release. 166 numbered base cards; French releases October 23.
Jul 31, 2026
Released
180 cards plus 66 Showcase cards. English, French, and Simplified Chinese release October 23; Pre-Rift events run October 16–22. Browse the live spoiler gallery and release guide.
Oct 23, 2026
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Dates reflect Riot's announced 2026 roadmap and may shift. Status updates automatically as each set goes live.

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Browse official Radiance previews now. Catalog entries and market prices follow as verified card data and listings become available.

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FAQ

Release Schedule Questions

How often do new Riftbound sets release?

Riot ships roughly four Riftbound sets per year. In 2026 that means Spiritforged, Unleashed, Vendetta, and Radiance, spaced a few months apart.

What is the next Riftbound set?

Radiance is the next set on this schedule, releasing Oct 23, 2026. Radiance's spoiler gallery and launch guide cover the official previews, new mechanics, and Pre-Rift events.

What set comes after Vendetta?

Radiance follows Vendetta on October 23, 2026, releasing in English, French, and Simplified Chinese. It contains 180 cards plus 66 Showcase cards, with Pre-Rift events October 16–22.

Where can I see and build with the newest cards?

Start with RiftStorm's Radiance hub for official card previews and release details. Browse the card database and deck builder as cards enter the catalog; live prices appear when market listings become available. Preview cards are not tournament legal before their regional release date.