# Riftbound Vendetta Countdown: How Long Until Release?

_2026-07-08 · RiftCompare_

Riftbound: Vendetta drops 31 July 2026, with Pre-Rift launch events from 24 July. Here's the live countdown, the key dates, and exactly how to be ready on day one.

![Riftbound: Vendetta — releases 31 July 2026](/vendetta-hero.png)

The wait for **Riftbound: Vendetta** is nearly over. The set releases on **31 July 2026**, and in-store **Pre-Rift** launch events begin on **24 July** — so the real buying window opens in days, not weeks.

We built a live, ticking countdown so you always know exactly how long is left:

> **⏳ [See the live Vendetta release countdown →](/vendetta-countdown)**

It counts down to release day in your own timezone, second by second — bookmark it and check back.

## The key dates

- **24 July 2026** — Pre-Rift launch events begin in participating stores. First chance to open packs and play with Vendetta cards.
- **31 July 2026** — Full worldwide retail release. Singles start appearing at stores, and the **[Vendetta set page](/sets/vendetta)** begins filling with live prices.

## Why the countdown matters for buyers

New-set launches follow a predictable price curve: chase cards and format staples spike hardest in the **first week** while supply is thin, then settle as more product hits shelves. Knowing exactly when release lands lets you plan — grab what you need early if you're playing at launch, or wait out the initial spike if you're only collecting.

Either way, RiftCompare shows the **cheapest delivered price across every store** the moment cards go live, so you never pay the first (inflated) number you see.

## How to be ready in three steps

1. **Wishlist now.** Add the cards you already know you want from the **[database](/browse)** — you'll be alerted if a price moves.
2. **Compare sealed early.** VEN boxes sell fast at launch; the **[sealed page](/sealed)** ranks them cheapest-first right now.
3. **Have your deck list ready.** Draft it with our **[Vendetta deckbuilding guide](/guides/building-for-riftbound-vendetta)** and **[best Vendetta decks](/guides/best-riftbound-vendetta-decks)**, then price it in one click with the **[deck pricer](/deck)** on release day.

For the complete rundown of what's in the set, read **[everything you need to know about Vendetta](/blog/riftbound-vendetta-everything-you-need-to-know)**. Then **[watch the countdown](/vendetta-countdown)** — it's almost here.

Source: https://riftcompare.com/blog/riftbound-vendetta-countdown-how-long-until-release