Hohoho, Ascended!
It’s that time of the year again, welcome to RIFTmas 2024, the most wonderful time of the year, packed with a ton of amazing rewards to make your RIFT adventure truly magical!

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12 Days of Telara!


On the first day of RIFTmas, Cyril gave to me!~
That’s right, 12 Days of Telara is back with daily reward for everyone to enjoy until December 27, 2024!
Truly exciting, is it not? Then be sure to turn in here every day to discover what new gift await you!

Click here to check today's reward!

Be sure to come around again tomorrow to discover a new surprise!

Some days may include raffle items, click here to become eligible!
Note: Entry is required only once to be eligible for any raffle reward during 12 Days of Telara – submitting an entry multiple times with multiple characters and/or accounts is forbidden.

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Dimension Contest: A Cozy Winter Home 2024!

The cold weather out there really got our hands in a cold predicament Ascended, and we need your help to warm our souls with some great Dimension decorations!

How do I enter?

1. Head over to RIFT and pick out your favorite snowy or cozy dimension.
   
2. Decorate it to your heart’s desire, but keep it warm and cozy!
   
3. Take one or more screenshots of your Dimension and submit it to the #cozy-winter-home channel on Discord or use the #RIFTCozyHome hashtag on Facebook or X!
   
4. Include your Character Name and Shard in your entry.
   
5. And you’re set!

Are there any rules?

1. Your Dimension can be old or newly made; however, newly decorated dimensions are encouraged!
   
2. Your entry must adhere to the contest’s theme “Warm and Cozy”.
   
3. Content that may be inappropriate or offensive is strictly forbidden.
   
4. Minor image editing is allowed.
   
5. Entries that don’t include Character Name and Shard will not be able to receive a reward.

What are the rewards?

Up to three (3) Ascended will receive the following rewards:

1st place – Dimension Contest First Place + 3000 Credits
2nd place – Dimension Contest Second Place +3000 Credits
3rd place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 3000 Credits

The contest submission period will end on January 5, 2025 and winners will be announced on January 15, 2025!

Rewards may take up to two (2) weeks to be delivered from the winner’s announcement.

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RIFTmas Trivia!

The fun doesn’t end with daily gifts and beautiful dimensions!
Throughout 12 Days of Telara you can now take part in a fun trivia challenge to test your knowledge!

To participate, simply click here!

Up to nine (9) participants will receive 1000 Credits each!
Winners will be announced on December 30, 2024!

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Screenshot Contest: RIFTmas in the snow!

And now it’s your time to flex your photography skills!
Take the perfect screenshot that perfectly pictures the spirit of the holidays to win amazing rewards!

How do I enter?

1. Head over to RIFT and take a screenshot that embodies the spirit of the holidays.
2. One or more screenshots are allowed.
3. Submit your entry to the #riftmas-in-the-snow channel on RIFT’s official Discord.
4. Include your character Name, Shard and Region in your entry.
5. And you’re good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Your screenshot must adhere to the contest’s theme of RIFTmas.
2. More than just your character can be present in the screenshot, however only the participant who submitted an entry is eligible for a reward. (Multiple of the same entry from separate users are not eligible)
3. Image editing is allowed; however, your entry must remain fully visible.
4. Entries that do not include Character Name, Shard and Region will not be eligible to receive a reward.

What are the rewards?

Up to three (3) Ascended will receive 3000 Credits each!

The contest submission period will close on December 31, 2024 and winners will be announced on January 15, 2024.

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For all contests, General Terms of Participation Apply.
Please take note of the Detailed Information.

We wish you a Merry RIFTmas, Ascended!
Your RIFT team.

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 you’re heading to the race, here are a few tips and tricks:

✨ Stay within the marked path.
🐦 Hit all the white checkpoints throughout the race.
🚀 Use all the green boosts to increase your speed and leave your opponents behind!
🐌 If you prefer speed over slow, avoid all orange traps!

Remember, a clear mind makes the goal clear. Stay focused, and you too can win the race, Ascended!



Budgie Madness will end on December 9, 2024, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can!

Your RIFT team!

Hello, Ascended!
It’s November and autumn can be felt in the wind, let’s take this occasion to build a warm dimension!

This month’s dimension contest is all about autumn and it’s prominent colors such as orange and brown! Are you able to build the coziest autumnal retreat?

How do I participate?

1. Get into RIFT and pick your favorite dimension
2. Decorate your dimension with the contest’s themes colors (autumn, orange, brown, green).
3. Take one or more screenshots of your dimension and submit them to the #autumnal-vibes channels on Discord or use the #RIFTAutumnalVibes2024 hashtag on X (formerly known as Twitter) or Facebook.
4. Include your Character Name, Shard and Region.
5. You are good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Feel free to use an existing dimension, but fresh decorations are encouraged!
2. Your entry must vastly adhere to the contest’s theme or autumnal colors.
3. Inappropriate or offensive content is strictly forbidden and may be disqualified.
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as your entry remains fully visible.
5. Not including Character Name, Shard and Region will make you ineligible to receive a rewards.

What are the rewards?

The top three (3) participants will receive the following rewards:

1st Place – Dimension Contest First Place + 3000 Credits
2nd Place – Dimension Contest Second Place + 3000 Credits
3rd Place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 3000 Credits

The entry period will close on December 9, 2024, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on December 13, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply.
Detailed Information.

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 earn great rewards!

Head over to Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3077), Meridian (/setwaypoint 6124 5231), or Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12944 11579) to accept Daily Quests and join Warfronts. Use the Looking For Group (LFG) tool to participate in Expert Dungeons, collect Mech Components, or join the zone event!

Completing all the daily quests will reward you with a total of 65 Chaos Motes per character every day!

The quest Defender of the Elements will take you to Vostigar Peaks, Silverwood, Freemarch, Shimmersand, and Stillmoor on a mission to defeat fearsome Mechs.

Stay sharp and bring your allies, Ascended; you may need them now more than ever!



Head over to the RIFT Store to get rewards for Credits or use your collected Chaos Motes at the event NPC to redeem amazing mounts, rewards, pets, and much more!



Now is the time to strike, Ascended. Mechs will retreat on November 11, 2024; be sure to keep them at bay until then before they wreak too much havoc!

See you in-game,
Your RIFT team!

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 you’re heading to the race, here are a few tips and tricks:

✨ Stay within the marked path.
🐦 Hit all the white checkpoints throughout the race.
🚀 Use all the green boosts to increase your speed and leave your opponents behind!
🐌 If you prefer speed over slow, avoid all orange traps!

Remember, a clear mind makes the goal clear. Stay focused, and you too can win the race, Ascended!



Budgie Madness will end on October 28, 2024, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can!

⚠️ We are aware that this event is currently not active on the European shards and we are currently investigating.

Your RIFT team!

Hello, Ascended!
Today is World Food Day and we’re celebrating everything that is food and agriculture!

And once again, we are celebrating with a fun dimension contest challenge!
Starting today until November 11, 2024, create your ideal kitchen to earn fantastic rewards!

How do I enter?

1. Pick your favourite dimension and decorate it in the theme of the contest!
2. Take a screenshot showcasing what you created and post it in the #world-food-day-2024 channel or Discord, or on Facebook and X (Formerly known as Twitter) using the #RIFTWorldFoodDay hashtag!
3. Include your Character Name, Shard and Region.
4. You are good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Feel free to use an existing dimension, but fresh decorations are encouraged!
2. Your entry must adhere to the theme of World Food Day.
3. Inappropriate or offensive content is strictly forbidden.
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as your entry remains visible.
5. Not including Character, Shard and Region will make you ineligible to receive a reward.

What are the rewards?

The top three (3) participants will receive the following rewards:

1st Place – Dimension Contest First Place + 3000 Credits
2nd Place – Dimension Contest Second Place + 3000 Credits
3rd Place – Dimension Contest Third Place + 3000 Credits

The entry period will close on November 11, 2024, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on November 15, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply
Detailed Information

Hello there, Ascended!
Temperatures are dropping and the leaves gracefully descend, which marks the start of the Autumn Harvest!
Get your spookiest attire ready and prepare yourself for Halloween, jack-o-lanterns and many other spooooky things!

Starting from October 16, 2024, until November 6, 2024, complete various weekly and daily quests to earn event currency and buy a plethora of chilling mounts, terrific pets, ghoulish costumes, and much more!

For Defiants, the Autumn Harvest quest givers await you in Meridian, while Guardians can partake from Sanctum.

Don’t forget, the Autumn Harvest store will remain open until November 13, 2024!

A special Harvest treat!

It would not be an Autumn Harvest celebration without an appropriate gift for our beloved Ascended!

Starting from October 16, 2024, 8 AM UTC, everyone that logs in will receive 7 days of Patron subscription! Do not dally, this gift will take its leave on October 23, 2024, 8 AM UTC, be sure to login and make the most of it!

Get into the spooky spirit and enjoy the autumnal festivities, Ascended!

Warm regards,
Your RIFT team.

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 October 4, 2024, and will end on October 7, 2024.
During this time, several daily quests will be available from NPCs in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6173 5224) and Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078), completing these quest will grant you Chaos Motes which you can use to earn amazing rewards and mounts!

It’s time to take action Ascended, come and defend Telara today!

PLEASE NOTE: We are aware that the Call To Action did not start on EU shards and we are investigating.

Hellish regards,
Your RIFT team.

Hey there, Ascended!
Happy World Cleanup Day! Let’s celebrate the global initiative that combats the global solid waste problem, including marine debris and more!

Do you know enough about this initiative?
Then take the quiz to not only learn more and test your knowledge, but also earn amazing rewards!

How can I participate?

Participating is easy, simply click here to get started!
Read each question carefully and answer as many of them correctly as possible to win great prizes!

What are the rewards?

The to three (3) Ascended who demonstrate incredible World Cleanup Day knowledge will be awarded 3000 Credits each!

Don’t hesitate to start the quiz ASAP, it will be available only until September 30, 2024, 2 PM UTC.
Winners will be announced on October 2, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply.
Detailed Information.

Hello, Ascended!
The grand event Shiny Shenanigans has made a return, and the thrilling hunt for the shinies has begun! ✨

Collect as many of them as you can and receive great rewards!

⚔️Search for the treasure!

Throughout Telara you will find Artifact Piñatas. Hunt them, and you can receive artifact sets that unlock ‘Artifact Eyes’. They are special cosmetic abilities that make your eyes glow!
Each artifact set unlocks another shiny color!

⏰Only available for a limited time!

Don’t miss the perfect time to gather all artifact sets during the weekend. You can go on a hunt from September 20, 2024, to September 23, 2024!

Good luck Adventurer,
Your RIFT Team