Hello Ascended! Lightning can be heard reverberating throughout Telara, and the Mechs are back, causing the earth to tremble and creating mayhem wherever they set their gaze! Will you help defend Telara from these bulky armored enemies? That’s exactly what we thought, Ascended. Sharpen your sword and your senses and strike back now! Starting today, take the siege to the Mechs for a chance to ea…
Hello, Ascended! It’s been an entire year, but now it is finally time, Summerfest is back! What is Summerfest? The origins of Summerfest are shrouded in mystery, but many scholars trace it back to ancient elven rituals involving burning sacrifices inside wicker figures. Today, most elves prefer to forget these barbaric aspects of their past, and such practices are now forbidden by both High Elv…
Hello, Ascended! The Steam Summer Sale has begun, and we have some refreshing goodies to help you enjoy the best possible summer in RIFT! Starting today, enjoy incredible deals on select RIFT packages with a great 50% discount: All items are also discounted in-game. Make haste, these deals will stay fresh for a limited time only; the summer heat will melt them away on July 9, 2026, 17 PM UTC. Y…
Hello Ascended! Are you ready to welcome back your feathered friends? We sure hope you are because the Budgies are back! Starting today, complete special daily quests to earn Chaos Motes, which can be exchanged for some great mounts and rewards! You can find the quest givers in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6122 5231), Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078), and Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12943 11579)! If yo…
Hello Ascended! The Hellbugs are back, and they are invading Telara!🔥 Grab your friends, your best sword and your strongest spells and jump into the fray! The Hellbug Call To Action starts on June 12, 2026, and will end on June 15, 2026. During this time, several daily quests will be available from NPCs in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6173 5224) and Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078). Completing these…
Hello there, Ascended! It’s once again that time of the year to let our ferocious friendly canines roam Telara! Who let the dogs out? …I don’t know, but Corgi Month has plenty of activities for the entirety of June! Such short legs for such a long list of trouble they bring to life rifts! Take to Telara and find special Life Rifts, and get ready to herd some sheep while defensing them from vici…
Hello Ascended! Unicornalia is back! Participate in the ‘Hooves and Horns’ zone events associated with Unicornalia all over Telara and complete them to earn amazing rewards! Pick up 4 Daily Quests from NPCs at the following locations: Meridian (/setwaypoint 6122 5231), Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078) or Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12943 11579) to earn Chaos motes! Chaos Motes are a special event…
Hello, Ascended! Welcome to the bloodiest week of RIFT! For a limited time only, defeat as many players as possible in PvP to earn amazing rewards, and also for the chance to become the Apex Champion! How do I participate? Participating in the bloodshed is easy: 1. Use your favourite character and queue into any PvP activity. 2. Get killin’! Each kill will earn you 1 point. 3. Repeat step 2 and…
Hello Ascended! Lightning can be heard reverberating throughout Telara, and the Mechs are back, causing the earth to tremble and creating mayhem wherever they set their gaze! Will you help defend Telara from these bulky armored enemies? That’s exactly what we thought, Ascended. Sharpen your sword and your senses and strike back now! Starting today, take the siege to the Mechs for a chance to ea…
Hello, Ascended! Are you ready for some excitement? We hope you are, because Dungeon Dash is back! Get your best gear ready and sprint to the dungeon’s finish line to win awesome prizes! How do I participate? Participating in the Dungeon Dash competition is simple: · Get the strongest character you can get your hands on, with no level restrictions. · Enter any dungeon and complete it to receive…
Hello, Ascended! Welcome to our latest dimension contest, All That Glitters! This month’s contest theme is all that is precious; how you interpret it is up to you! How do I participate? 1. Get into RIFT and pick any of your favorite dimensions. 2. Decorate your dimension with the concept of building something precious. 3. Take one or more screenshots or your creation and submit it in the #every…
Hello Ascended! Are you ready to welcome back your feathered friends? We sure hope you are because the Budgies are back! Starting today, complete special daily quests to earn Chaos Motes, which can be exchanged for some great mounts and rewards! You can find the quest givers in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6122 5231), Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078), and Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12943 11579)! If yo…
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