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

Hello, Ascended!
Welcome to September, the temperatures are steadily on the decline, but we’re always ready to put your dimension-building skills to the test!

What’s the theme you ask? That’s the fun part, this time around it’s completely up to you!

How do I participate?

1. Get into RIFT and pick your favorite dimension.
2. Decorate your dimension as you like it, the theme is yours to decide!
3. Take one or more screenshots of your dimension and submit them to the #september-bonanza channel on Discord or use the #RIFTSeptemberBonanza2024 hashtag on X (formerly known as Twitter) or Facebook.
4. Include your Character Name, Shard, Region as well as the theme of your dimension!
5. You are good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Feel free to use an existing dimension, but fresh decorations are encouraged!
2. Due to the open theme, you must adhere to no theme!
3. Inappropriate or offensive content is strictly forbidden and may be disqualified.
4. Image editing is allowed, as long as your entry remains visible.
5. Not including Character Name, 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 September 30, 2024, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on October 7, 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 September 9, 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!
While summer is still in full swing, why not enjoy something cool?

That’s right, it’s time for the perfect escape to a winter wonderland!

How do I participate?

1. Get into RIFT and pick your favorite dimension.
2. Decorate your dimension to fit the theme of the perfect cold winter wonderland!
3. Take one or more screenshots of your dimension and submit them to the #winter-in-summer channel on Discord or use the #RIFTWinterinSummer2024 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 adhere to the theme of cold weather and winter.
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 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 August 31, 2024, 22:59 UTC and winners will be announced on September 9, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply
Detailed Information

Hello, Ascended!
It’s World Elephant Day and we are celebrating with a fun quiz to raise awareness of the wonderful animals.

Fun Elephant Fact!

The African Savanna elephant is the largest land animal, with adult males standing up to 3 meters high and weighing up to 6000 kilos!

How can I take the quiz?

Participating is simply!
Click here and you’re good to go!

The quiz will be available until August 19, 2024.

Are there any rewards?

Up to three (3) participants will receive 3000 Credits each!
Winners will be revealed on August 21, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply.
Detailed Information.