RIFT News

[p]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 start on August 8, 2025 and will end on August 11, 2025, 23.59 UTC, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can!

Your RIFT team![/p]

[p]Here is a list of changes and fixes from the July 22, 2025, maintenance.

Fixes and changes:

The following abilities now function in the Celestial Lands area:
– Guardian Flare
– Defiant Flare

Planar Charges are required for the abilities to work, as well as a valid target. [/p]

• [p]The help buttons now redirect to active and useful websites.
  By clicking the “?” icon, the following will now link to these websites: [/p]

[p]– Search Issues: RIFT’s FAQ on Customer Support’s website.
– Contact Game Master: Website page to create and submit a ticket to Customer Support.
– View Petitions: Direct link to RIFT’s official feedback forum. (EN only) [/p]

• [p]The Call To Action shop for Hellbugs now displays correctly when the related Call To Action is active.[/p]

• [p] Several bug fixes for the Riftbound Ursin mount: [/p]

[p]– Solved an issue where, on lower graphical settings, the Riftbound Ursin would appear with abnormal colors, therefore not being “our beautiful purple bear” under these conditions.
– Solved an issue where the Riftbound Ursin would load more textures than it should. [/p]

• [p]Fixed the incorrect behaviour when using the /who command whenever a player is alone in any area. Fixed an issue where the “+” symbol would not display correctly when delivering artifacts to any artifact set. [/p]

[p]We thank you for your continued support! [/p][p]Your RIFT team. [/p]

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 currency that can be used to exchange amazing rewards such as special items and mounts like some of the ones below!



Hurry, Ascended! Unicornalia will disappear as if by magic on July 25, 2025, 23:59 UTC. Embark on this magical adventure before it’s too late!

Magical regards,
Your RIFT team.

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 strike on July 4, 2025, and will retreat on July 7, 2025, 23:59 UTC; be sure to keep them at bay until then before they wreak too much havoc!

See you in-game,
Your RIFT team!

[p]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 Elves and Kelari, though occasionally referenced by disgruntled Dwarves.

In modern Telara, Summerfest has evolved into a celebration of flames for all Ascended to enjoy. This holiday marks the longest days of summer and continues ancient traditions with a focus on fun, even in the sweltering heat. These festivities help lighten the mood and provide a distraction from the near-constant threats against Telara.

Activities aplenty!

But aside from its intriguing history, Summerfest has plenty of activities for you to enjoy, such as Scavenger Hunts, Swarmlord Khargroth Battles, Seasonal Quests, Artifact Pinatas and much more!

Don’t hesitate Ascended, the Summerfest will pack up and leave on July 30, 2025, and its store will remain available until August 6, 2025, for all the Ascended who did not have quite enough time to buy all the gifts they wanted!

Your RIFT team.[/p]