Riot Games announces the arrival in French of Riftboundits collectible card game inspired by the universe of League of Legends. The release is scheduled for May 29, 2026. This French version becomes the third official language of the game, after Chinese and English.
Deployment and sets
The French localization will benefit from accelerated deployment throughout 2026. The objective is to allow a simultaneous release of the fifth set, entitled “Radiance”, in October 2026, in alongside the English and Chinese versions. Chengran Chai, Executive Producer for Riftbound, highlights the importance of the French League of Legends community and collectible card game enthusiasts, expressing his impatience to see new players discover Riftbound through this translation.
English sets will continue to be available in specialist stores. October 16 will mark the first global release of a Riftbound set.
Here is the detailed release schedule:
Outing schedule
- May 29: Origins Boosters, Origins Champion Decks, Getting Started
- July 31: Spirit Weapon Boosters, Unleashed Boosters, Unleashed Champion Decks
- October 16: Radiance preview
- 23 octobre : Boosters Vendetta, Boosters Radiance, Deck de confrontation Radiance
The game and the competition
Riftbound marks Riot Games’ entry into the world of physical card games, transposing League of Legends champions, locations and items into a board game format. Built for competitive and social gaming, Riftbound supports 1v1, 2v2, and free-to-play multiplayer formats. There compétition official Riftbound will also make a stopover in France, from April 17 to 19, 2026, for the Regional Qualifiers Lille. The ticket office is already open.
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Since its founding in 2006, Riot Games has been dedicated to creating games for gamers around the world. In 2009, the company launched League of Legends, which quickly became one of the most popular PC games in the world. Over the years, Riot has expanded its portfolio with titles such as VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra and League of Legends: Wild Rift. Riot’s games have also spawned world-renowned esports competitions, such as the League of Legends World Championship and the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), which attract millions of viewers each year. Riot also develops its universe through various multimedia projects, notably in music, comics, board games and with Arcane, the Emmy-winning animated series. THE champions of League of Legends come to life in Riftbound, offering a new way to interact with the game universe.
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