Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
IYKYK.
Another Riftbound set already? Yes! With preview season behind us, players have seen much of what Riftbound: Unleashed has to offer; in this interview, we go in-depth with Sets Design Lead Jon Moormann on how the new set came together, the process of designing sets around the strengths and weaknesses of others, the value of the PAX experience, and more!
(with a special shout-out to designer Aaron Barich, hi!)
Check out more about Riftbound:
Website: riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us
Store Locator: locator.riftbound.uvsgames.com/find-a-store
Follow us on our socials and join our Discord!
Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg
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Discord: discord.gg/PZHwyeRYT5
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4HHwJCvvdUZ1Wth9ULAtCb
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Unleashed overview
00:48 - Jon's experience at Riot and with Riftbound
02:01 - Designing early sets in a vacuum
03:10 - Deciding on and developing Unleashed mechanics
04:42 - Is designing against existing sets easier or harder?
05:53 - The structure and joys of preview season
07:02 - Respecting the spirit of League characters
08:14 - How the metagame impacts future set designs
09:51 - Unleashed development fun facts!
11:06 - Getting new players into the game
12:00 - The value of the PAX and trade show experience
12:56 - Outro
#riftbound #riftboundtcg #riotgames #leagueoflegends #tcg #tradingcardgame #unleashed #interview #pax #paxeast #ambush #xp #vi #vex
IYKYK.
Another Riftbound set already? Yes! With preview season behind us, players have seen much of what Riftbound: Unleashed has to offer; in this interview, we go in-depth with Sets Design Lead Jon Moormann on how the new set came together, the process of designing sets around the strengths and weaknesses of others, the value of the PAX experience, and more!
(with a special shout-out to designer Aaron Barich, hi!)
Check out more about Riftbound:
Website: riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us
Store Locator: locator.riftbound.uvsgames.com/find-a-store
Follow us on our socials and join our Discord!
Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hypocritic.gg
Discord: discord.gg/PZHwyeRYT5
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4HHwJCvvdUZ1Wth9ULAtCb
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Unleashed overview
00:48 - Jon's experience at Riot and with Riftbound
02:01 - Designing early sets in a vacuum
03:10 - Deciding on and developing Unleashed mechanics
04:42 - Is designing against existing sets easier or harder?
05:53 - The structure and joys of preview season
07:02 - Respecting the spirit of League characters
08:14 - How the metagame impacts future set designs
09:51 - Unleashed development fun facts!
11:06 - Getting new players into the game
12:00 - The value of the PAX and trade show experience
12:56 - Outro
#riftbound #riftboundtcg #riotgames #leagueoflegends #tcg #tradingcardgame #unleashed #interview #pax #paxeast #ambush #xp #vi #vex
