At PAX Unplugged 2025, Riot Games took the opportunity to share in-depth details about the upcoming features of
Riftbound, its trading card game set in the
League of Legends universe.
The developer also used the conference to reveal three upcoming expansions. As
Spiritforged, the game’s second set, prepares to launch in China on December 12 and in English in February 2026, the North American publisher officially unveiled
Unleashed,
Vendetta, and
Radiance.
A complete calendar for 2026
With these four sets, Riot Games has its 2026 release roadmap fully mapped out. Unleashed, which spotlights Vi, Rengar, Master Yi, and LeBlanc in its first teaser image, is scheduled for release in the second quarter of the year, between April and June. The fourth set, Vendetta—featuring Mel, Ambessa, and Akali—is planned for Q3, between July and September.
2026 calendar - Credit: Riot Games
Finally, the fifth and final collection of 2026, Radiance, is expected to release between October and December. Riot has yet to reveal which champions will take center stage in this expansion, leaving fans eager for more updates.
Riftbound release and rotation schedule (2025–2029)
- October 2025: Origins releases
- 2026–2027: Sets 2–9 release
- February 2026: Spiritforged releases
- Q2 2026: Unleashed releases
- Q3 2026: Vendetta releases
- Q4 2026: Radiance releases
- Start of 2028: Set 10 releases, first rotation occurs — Sets 1–5 leave Standard
- 2028: Sets 11–13 release
- Start of 2029: Set 14 releases, second rotation occurs — Sets 6–9 leave
The entire competitive ecosystem of the game—from regional qualifiers to global tournaments—will revolve around these rotations. Riot Games’ full plan for the
Riftbound competitive scene is detailed in an article
live on Sheep Esports. This strategic approach, combined with the commitment to a rotating format, highlights Riot’s intent to build a sustainable and welcoming environment for both veteran and new players alike.
Header Photo Credit: Riot Games
