Riot Games has outlined an ambitious slate of updates for Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game, detailing what players can expect throughout 2026 across competitive play, set releases, previews, and language support.

The roadmap, shared as part of Riftbound’s first “State of the Game” update, paints a picture of a rapidly expanding ecosystem. Organized Play is set to scale up significantly, with Regional Qualifiers planned across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Confirmed host cities include Lille, Atlanta, Sydney, Vancouver, Barcelona, Singapore, Los Angeles, and several others, signaling a broad international push for in-person competition.

Riot says the expanded schedule is designed to support a growing competitive community while giving players more opportunities to qualify for higher-level events. The company also emphasized that feedback from early tournaments has helped shape how Organized Play will evolve moving forward.

New Sets, Previews, and Language Support

Alongside competitive updates, Riot confirmed release timing for the game’s next two major expansions. Riftbound: Vendetta, the fourth set, is scheduled to launch globally on July 31. For the first time, English and Simplified Chinese versions will release simultaneously. Vendetta will also introduce the game’s first enemy faction pairings, a mechanical shift that is expected to add new strategic layers.

The fifth set, Riftbound: Radiance, is planned for release on Oct. 23. That expansion will add champions Ekko and Seraphine to the card pool, expanding the roster of familiar faces from the League of Legends universe.

Preview seasons are spread throughout the year. Previews for Riftbound: Unleashed begin March 16, followed by Vendetta previews during the summer and Radiance previews in the fall. Riot said the staggered schedule is intended to give players a clearer look at upcoming mechanics and themes well ahead of release.

Language support is also expanding. French-language cards are planned for mid-2026, while Traditional Chinese support is expected to arrive later this year. Separately, Riot reiterated that Riftbound: Spiritforged is set to release in English on Feb. 13, offering an early look at the game’s future direction.