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Riftbound Rolls Out Flash Promo and Reprint Restocks
gaming11 days ago

Riftbound Rolls Out Flash Promo and Reprint Restocks

Riftbound will distribute exclusive Flash promos through its Play Network stores starting in late April to reward event participation, mentorship, bringing new players, and purchasing Riftbound products; stores are asked not to sell promos individually. Reprints of Origins and Proving Grounds are rolling out globally (Proving Grounds hitting Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in April with EU in April and the US in May), with restocks continuing and Riot Merch store availability planned as print runs expand.

Riftbound Unleashed Patch Overhauls XP, Ambush, and Turn Flow
gaming11 days ago

Riftbound Unleashed Patch Overhauls XP, Ambush, and Turn Flow

Riftbound’s Unleashed patch updates the core rules to support the new expansion, introducing XP as a resource with Hunt and Level keywords, new symbols and dependent keywords, Ambush and conditional actions/reactions, extensive combat/showdown and won conditions clarifications, HOT FEPR overhaul, end-of-turn terminology changes, replacement and copy rules, responsibility and linking concepts, and further rule enhancements to improve readability and future templating; the update is designed to make Unleashed cards function smoothly (with China release on April 8) and set the stage for future rule changes that prioritise clarity and intuitive play.

Riftbound Rolls Out March 2026 Rules Update to Harmonize Rewinds, Penalties, and Judge Guidance
gaming12 days ago

Riftbound Rolls Out March 2026 Rules Update to Harmonize Rewinds, Penalties, and Judge Guidance

Riftbound released its March 2026 Tournament Rules Update, detailing standardized rewinds and decision-making guidelines for players and judges, refined penalties (including warnings upgrading to game losses at high OPL levels) and warning tracking that doesn’t reset across multi‑day events, clearer guidance on how judges should answer rules questions without giving strategic advice, and a clarified recycling rule requiring recycled cards to go immediately to the bottom of the correct deck. The changelog enumerates specific updates across play errors, tournament errors, unsporting conduct, cheating investigations, and other rule clarifications to ensure consistent, fair play across all events from local Nexus Nights to Worlds.

gaming18 days ago

Riftbound Exclusive: Revna the Lorekeeper Revealed for Unleashed

Insider Gaming reveals Revna the Lorekeeper, a 7-Might Fury Rune (Red) unit in Riftbound: Unleashed. It features Ganking to move between battlefields and can be readied after spending 4+ on a spell, but requires 7 Energy and recycling a Fury Rune. The Unleashed set also introduces Ambush, XP, and Hunt mechanics and teases an Ultimate rarity Baron Nashor card, with a global release on May 8.

Gloomist Teaches Battlefield Control in Riftbound Unleashed Preview
gaming25 days ago

Gloomist Teaches Battlefield Control in Riftbound Unleashed Preview

Riftbound: Unleashed previews Gloomist, a Vex-tied Legend card that draws a card when you hold a battlefield, reinforcing the set’s focus on battlefield control. The expansion adds Ambush, XP, and Hunt mechanics, more than 220 cards, new champions (Kha’Zix, Lillia, Diana, Ivern), and the ultra-rare Baron Nashor, with China launching April 10 and global release May 8 plus early pre-release events.

Jhin Arrives in Riftbound with Overwhelming Cards
tabletop-gaming25 days ago

Jhin Arrives in Riftbound with Overwhelming Cards

Jhin, the infamous League of Legends artist, debuts in Riftbound’s Unleashed expansion with four exclusive cards and a power spike described as absurdly strong. The set introduces Ambush, XP, and Hunt mechanics across 220+ cards, with English release on May 8, 2026 (China earlier) and Unleashed pre‑rift events starting May 1. Pre-orders are live through retailers like TCGPlayer, though Riftbound has been selling out at Riot’s store as fans await the full rollout.

Riftbound outlines its roadmap and community-focused updates in the first State of the Game
gaming2 months ago

Riftbound outlines its roadmap and community-focused updates in the first State of the Game

Riftbound's first State of the Game lays out the studio’s philosophy for a social yet deeply strategic TCG, details ongoing improvements (supply, ordering, event registrations, and language/localization expansion), previews for sets Unleashed and Radiance, and tackles community questions on metagame balance, banning practices, approachable design, and multiplayer formats. It also covers plans for Proving Grounds reprints, new art, broader accessibility, and syncing global releases, emphasizing ongoing player feedback and iterative development.