Riot Games officially unveils Riftbound, its League of Legends TCG

Mar 31, 2025

Summary

Riot Games has officially named and detailed its upcoming trading card game: Riftbound - The League of Legends Trading Card Game

Previously teased as "Project K," the game now has confirmed branding, a launch window, and a structured product lineup

The release targets both TCG veterans and newcomers, with a phased global rollout starting summer 2025

The inaugural set, Origins, will feature more than 300 cards

Playable champions include Jinx, Viktor, and Lee Sin, available in pre-built starter decks

Card artwork is original, not recycled from in-game champion portraits, with additional UI polish applied since the December reveal

Serious collectors can chase secret rare champion cards with unique, exclusive artwork

Riftbound introduces a dedicated entry product called Proving Grounds for players unfamiliar with the TCG format

Champions Lux, Annie, Master Yi, and Garen will guide new players through TCG basics

The dual-track product strategy (competitive decks + onboarding box) broadens the addressable audience significantly

China launch is confirmed for summer 2025

Select English-speaking markets will also receive the game in 2025

Remaining global markets are pushed to 2026, with specific regional assignments not yet disclosed

Player feedback from early reveals has been actively incorporated into the first set's development

Riot will need to clarify which regions fall into the 2025 vs. 2026 wave, a key detail for retail and distribution partners

Riftbound enters a competitive physical TCG market alongside Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon TCG, and One Piece Card Game

The game's ability to convert the massive LoL player base into TCG buyers will be the defining metric for early success

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