KPop KDA Riftbound Leak Reveals Alternate Art Designs

KPop KDA Riftbound Designs Leak For All Four Members Published Oct 7, 2026, 2:47 PM EDT Nazmul Roosevelt is a journalist who has spent years covering the video games industry with a focus on clarity, accessibility, and genuine curiosity. He works to help players understand the people, craft, and decisions behind the entertainment they love. From game developers, to the technical artists, and communities shaping modern gaming; if you have a story worth sharing, he’s always open to hearing it... And if you happen to know anything about that secret Twin Peaks game in development, he’d especially like to talk. Step aside KPop Demon Hunters; a different girl band is set to soon dominate the TCG sphere. Heartsteel may be kicking off the pop-group theme of Riot Games' Riftbound Radiance, but they are not the only band to show up with alternate art cards in the set. Riot officially confirmed that KDA is receiving its own Special Alt Art cards, and leaked artist notes circulating on Reddit have already provided an in-depth look at how each member was reimagined for Riftbound. KDA Radiance Leak Highlights Ahri, KaiSa, Evelynn, Akali, & Seraphine Designs The Bundle May Be the Only Way to Obtain KDA Alt Arts For Ahri, the artist shares their discovery when it comes to her leadership through presence rather than command. They describe how she listens with attentiveness that ideas begin to unfold naturally. The note says she blurs the line between fan and collaborator, and the art emphasizes the elegance and gravity she subtly carries. KaiSa’s card focuses on motion. Her artist began with flowing layers of light meant to follow her in any direction, only to strip the piece down until what remained was grace. The description represents a sleek, minimalistic design that mirrors her precision and discipline. Evelynn’s alt art is the most theatrical. The artist recalls painting fiery reds and sharp leather textures before she arrived in the studio. They expected direction, but Eve simply lifted their chin and said two words: "Big Hat." The final illustration can be seen leaning into exaggerated glamour and her signature dominance. Akali’s art embraces tension and resistance. The artist writes that she thrives on pushing against boundaries, so the piece was treated the way she writes. Every line was pushed until it held its edge, and nothing was softened for comfort. Her alt art appears to embrace sharp contrasts and the rebellious energy she brings to the group. As someone who has followed Riftbound’s evolving art direction, I think the most striking thing about these KDA cards is how cohesive they are when looked at together. There is a wispiness to the illustrations that ties the group together, and it stands in sharp contrast to the more rigid visual language of standard Riftbound cards. Leaning into the artistry of their individuality, especially the way their music expresses who they are, feels like a smart adaptation. As mentioned previously, KDA is not arriving alone. Heartsteel is also featured in overnumbered variants for six champion cards, making Radiance one of the heaviest fan-forward sets Riftbound has released. Preview season runs through October 9, with a major update arriving October 16. Riftbound Radiance officially launches the following week, on October 23, 2026. Franchise League of Legends Original Release Date 2025 Publisher Riot Games, UVS Games Designer(s) Dave Guskin (Game Director) Player Count 2+