Riftbound Is Releasing in English: Dates, Where to Buy, Pack Contents, and More
Riftbound, Riot Games' new Trading Card Game (TCG), is officially releasing in English on October 31st! League of Legends and TCG fans in North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Oceania will be able to make the most of this Halloween treat by grabbing the first Riftbound set (titled Riftbound: Origins) on launch.
Where to Buy Riftbound Packs
Eager to start forming your first Riftbound decks? Riftbound: Origins will become available in two ways: local games stores and the Riot Games merch store.
Ready to get your hands on some decks? Here's how! (Credit: Riot Games)Local Game Stores
The game's official launch in English will come on October 31st. On that date, Riftbound: Origins will be available at local game stores near you in all of the following regions: North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Oceania.
If you can't find the game at your nearest store, then don't worry. Riot will be launching an official store locator on August 4th, where you can see exactly which stores in your area have Riftbound available for purchase (note that the link will only go live on the aforementioned date).
Riot Merch Store
But that's not all! A limited amount of Riftbound: Origins items will also become available for preorder through the official Riot Games merch store. Preorders will become available on August 4th (9 am PT), and will include Proving Grounds, Champion Decks, and Booster Boxes (more information on the contents below).
To carry out a preorder, you will need a Riot ID, and preorders will have quantity limitations as items are expected to sell out quickly.
*Note: If you're excited to try out Riftbound but live outside North America, EMEA, LATAM, or Ocenia, Riot has disclosed they will be looking into expanding the game's release through new languages and additional regional rollouts in 2026.
Riftbound Products: Decks, Packs, and Boxes
Riftbound's launch in English will be accompanied by a variety of products — from starter packs to pre-constructed decks, there will be something for everyone. Here's everything you can expect to find at your local game store regarding Riftbound: Origins:
- Origins: Proving Grounds - Your basic starter set for learning the game. Features Annie, Garen, Lux, and Master Yi decks.
- Origins: Champions Decks - Pre-constructed decks which are ready-to-play! Featuring Viktor, Jinx, and Lee Sin.
- Origins: Booster Packs - 14-card booster packs with different card rarities. Perfect for powering up your decks.
- Origins: Booster Box - Each box includes a total of 24 packs! If you want to build different top-tier decks, then this is the way to go.
To find out more about the cards coming to Riftbound: Origins, make sure to visit the game's card gallery.
Riftbound: Origins Release Events!
To celebrate the game's English release on October 31st, local game stores all over the world will be hosting Riftbound: Origins Launch Events. Players will be able to test their decks and skills against other TCG lovers, as well as earn a promo booster pack for participating in the events.
Play against others during the Riftbound: Origins Launch Events at your local game stores. (Credit: Riot Games)This, however, is only the beginning! Riot Games is invested in making Riftbound something truly special, and is already working on new products for the game with heavy ties to the League of Legends scene, including a limited-edition Riftbound x Worlds bundle which is expected to drop later this year!
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