Riot Games has revealed the full schedule of guests set to preview the upcoming Riftbound card set, Radiance, and it is a list that covers almost everything that matters to the card game’s audience.
The set launches on October 23, and Star City Games‘s preview cycle runs from September 25 through October 2. Each of the seven days brings a different group of streamers, esports teams, and press outlets to take the first look at new cards. The guest list is a reminder that the card game industry treats a new set like a concert tour, with every angle covered.
The Guest Order
The preview cycle is built to hit every corner of the card game’s audience over seven days. The first two days feature streamers, while the third and fourth days bring in streamers, content creators, and press outlets. The final three days are listed but not assigned any guests.
- September 25: 小橘派派, 节能, 蔚蓝边际, Manute, Terenas, WhiteeeFox, Biffle, Black Ace Cosplay, Emilyy Wang, imaqtpie, Peter Park, Riftbaddies, Xtina, Teamfight Tactics, HypocriticGG, Riftbound Media
- September 28: FNC Razork, Rhobalas, CTCG Koko & CTCG Minh, MarcoMeatball, Tierra Gamer, Sheep Esports, Card Gamer, TechRadar, Wargamer
- September 29: 乔克里夫, 冲锋犀牛, 夏安, 西瓜吐籽宝, FNC Razork, Rhobalas, CTCG Koko & CTCG Minh, MarcoMeatball, Tierra Gamer, Sheep Esports, Card Gamer, TechRadar, Wargamer
- September 30: 竞核, Rita小雨酱, 宝爸的频道, 符文椰子, 阿芙, Bambodinho, KC Busio, Léo et Brian, Lord BMZ, Necrit, Yvonnie, GameSpot, GameTyrant, MMORPG, PCGamesN, The Outerhaven, Travis Gafford
- October 1: 吃鱼FisHeater, 周敢敢, 马克不吐温, Giorgia Falci, Riftbound Report, Frodan, Drew Fawcett, GamesRadar+, IGN Entertainment, Polygon
- October 2: 废柴27, Darka, Giorgia Falci, Riftbound Report, Recycle2tcg, Melanie Bracewell, Mrs Chim Chim, Scarra, StellaChuu, The Asian Avenger
- October 5–10: No guests assigned
The Guests by Type
The guest list spans every level of the card game’s community. It includes streamers known for their large followings, esports teams, and outlets that cover the industry for a living.
The preview cycle is a full week of content built around the release of Riftbound Radiance. Every day brings a new group of guests to the table, and every group is selected to reach a different audience.
What the Schedule Shows
The preview schedule is a structured rollout. Each day features a different group of guests, and each group is chosen to reach a different audience. The first two days are streamers, the third and fourth days include streamers, content creators, and press outlets, and the final three days are listed but not assigned any guests.
The schedule shows how the industry works. A new set is not just a product launch. It is a media event with a guest list that spans streamers, esports teams, and press outlets, all over a week’s time before the set even lands.
Key Facts Box
- Set: Riftbound Radiance
- Launch date: October 23
- Preview begins: September 25
- Preview ends: October 2
- Guest count: Not provided in the source
The schedule runs from September 25 to October 2, with October 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 listed but not assigned any guests. The list is a reminder of how much the card game industry treats a new set like a concert tour, with press outlets included among the guests.
Source material: “Full Preview Schedule For Riftbound Radiance Revealed,” Star City Games.
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