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.

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 August 12, 2024, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can!

Your RIFT team!

Hello, Ascended!
We would like to inform you that the PTS (Public Test Server) environment will open from August 8, 2024, until August 12, 2024!

What should I test on the PTS environment?

On the PTS environment, we simply require players to play as normal, while at the same time reporting which regular features of RIFT are experiencing issues, as well as any outstanding bugs that you may experience during gameplay.

Where can I report any bug I experience on PTS?

There are currently three locations where you can report a bug:

1. The Official RIFT Discord’s feedback forum, an official post made by a member of staff will be made here, titled “August 2024 PTS reports”.
2. PTS Bug Report form, this form will remain open until August 13, 2024, 12 PM UTC.
3. Directly contact a Community Manager on Discord.

Whichever location is your preference to report a bug, we kindly request you to provide as many details as possible!

How can I access the PTS environment?

To access the PTS environment, please do the following:

1. Open Glyph and select RIFT.
2. Click on the cogwheel icon on the right side of the Play button.
3. Select NewPTS – you may have to redownload RIFT.
4. Click Play and enter PTS.

Keep an eye on Friday, August 9, 2024, for some PTS fun with CM Arcahem!

We would like to extend our gratitude to any of you fellow Ascended who participate in this PTS period with 7 days of Patron!
See you on PTS!

Your RIFT team.

Hello, Ascended!
It’s World Nature Conservation Day, where we are raising awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources.

Today we are celebrating the occasion with a fun screenshot contest for all!
Take a screenshot of your favorite natural landscape in Telara and earn amazing rewards!

Did you know?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, mastering these three simple habits in your daily life contributes to the preservation of our natural world.

How do I participate?

1. Log into RIFT and find your favorite location on Telara.
2. Take a screenshot and post it on the #conservation-day-2024 channel on the official RIFT discord, alternatively, use the #worldnatureconservationday hashtag on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter).
3. (Optional) Include why you would like to preserve the environment you captured in your screenshot.
4. Include your Character Name, Shard, and Region.
5. You are good to go!

Are there any rules?

1. Your entry submission must adhere to the themes of the contest
2. Content that is inappropriate or offensive is forbidden.
3. Not including Character Name, Shard and region with your entry will make you unable to receive a reward.

What are the rewards?

The top three participants will receive 3000 Credits each!

Entry submission period concludes on August 12, 2024, 21:59 PM UTC and winners will be announced on August 16, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply.
Detailed Information.

Hello, dear Ascended.

We have some important news to share regarding the European Shards.
On September 30, 2024, the European shard Bloodiron will be closed as part of our efforts to consolidate shards within the EU region.

Why are we closing the Shard?

Our goal is to make it easier for players in the European region to find fellow Ascended and embark on new adventures together.

What steps do I have to take if I am on Bloodiron?

1. If you are playing on the shard Bloodiron, please consider transferring to one of the following shards: Brisesol, Brutwacht or Typhiria.
2. Read the guide on how to transfer your character(s) to another shard by clicking here.
3. Keep an eye on the official RIFT website for more details.

What happens if I do not transfer in time?

Characters that are not transferred to Brisesol, Brutwacht or Typhiria before September 30, 2024, will become unavailable, and regular play will not be possible. We advise you to transfer to your preferred shard as soon as possible.

Please note that during this period, the character limit on the EU region will be lifted to facilitate transfers. We recommend having no more than 14 characters on a single shard. If you exceed this limit, characters beyond the 14th will become inaccessible, and the only way to recover them is to delete some of your accessible characters.

We appreciate your continued support as we strive to ensure you can continue playing with other Ascended.

Your RIFT team