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RIFT Anniversary Celebrations!



Hey there, Ascended!

Rejoice and power up, March 1st has arrived – the glorious day that heralds the official launch of RIFT back in 2011! Let us celebrate the journey that began on this momentous date with some thrilling surprises to elevate the festivities to new levels!

RIFT Anniversary Quiz

From March 1st to March 10th, 2024, dive into a series of challenging RIFT questions spanning various difficulties for a chance to earn fantastic rewards! Do you possess the RIFT knowledge necessary to conquer all the questions?

Do not hesitate! Click here to embark on the quiz adventure!

If you are among the top three (3) lucky Ascended who answered the most questions correctly, you will be bestowed with 3000 Credits as a reward!

Quiz entries close on March 10th, 2024, at 3 PM UTC, and winners will be announced on March 12th, 2024. General Terms of Participation apply.

Anniversary Giveaway! ⭐

What is an anniversary without a remarkable gift? That is why we are offering everyone who logs in between March 1st, 2024, at 0:01 AM UTC, and March 7th, 2024, at 11:59 PM UTC, 7 days of free Patron status!

A Glorious March Awaits! ⭐

As you revel in the Carnival of the Ascended, brace yourself for exciting activities that will make your anniversary month truly spectacular! Stay tuned for more thrilling news!

See you in-game!

Your RIFT team

Carnival of the Ascended 2024!



Hello, Ascended!
Get your fancy clothes and your masks ready, the Carnival of the Ascended is back in town and we are ready to celebrate 13 years with us on RIFT!

Beautiful and dazzling decorations have covered all major cities across Telara, making the celebrations even more cheerful, what is missing is only you, our beloved Ascended!
Dive into the celebration for the next four weeks and get amazing rewards such as loot bags, mounts and much more!

Weekly Quest 🎈

Talk to Dantwor Honey-Tongue in Tempest Bay to accept the “Clean House at the Carnival” weekly quest, which requires the completion of 50 Carnival mini-game, rewarding you with 2 Auroral Doubloons, which can be exchanged for rewards in the Carnival shop.

Daily Quests 🎈

Be sure to pay Frog Wrangling or Sijay Creg in your home city for additional quests to complete 5 Carnival Instant adventures and earn even more rewards!

Please note – The event times displayed in-game are currently incorrect, the correct time for each phase is as displayed below:

Phase 1: February 21, 2024 to February 28, 2024
Phase 2: February 29, 2024 to March 7, 2024
Phase 3: March 8, 2024 to March 14, 2024
Shop Only Phase: March 14, 2024 to March 20, 2024

Be sure to jump in-game today and enjoy the celebration!

Your RIFT team.

Random Acts of Kindness Day



Hello, Ascended!

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, and we are excited to help you become your best, kindest self!

While we champion kindness throughout the year, for the next few days, we are thrilled to support you in spreading kindness among fellow Ascended with our brand-new “Kindness Backpack”!

What is the Kindness Backpack?

The Kindness Backpack is a collection of fun challenges designed to guide you on a quest to become the kindest Ascended ever seen! To access the Backpack, simply head over to the Official RIFT Discord server and locate the #kindness-backpack channel. There, you’ll find several challenges presented as spoilers. Click on a random message to uncover and complete your quest!

Are there any rewards?

The greatest reward is the kindness you spread across Telara, Ascended. However, we also have some challenges that deserve special recognition. Stay alert and complete specific challenges for a chance to earn a unique reward!

The Kindness Backpack will be available from February 17, 2024, until February 19, 2024, at 3 PM UTC. Rewards will be manually granted by members of the RIFT staff on Discord.

What are you waiting for, Ascended? It’s time to spread kindness!

Your RIFT team.

RIFT’s Month of Love!



Hello, Ascended!
Love is in the air, and we’re excited to celebrate a month of love with all of you through some lovely activities! Starting today, join in the Lovely Dimension Contest to create the most charming dimension across Telara or capture a screenshot with your loved one for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

Dimension Contest: A Lovely Home ❤️🏡

This month’s Dimension contest is all about crafting the most delightful dimension where love can flourish. Think pink and hearts galore!

How Do I Enter?

  1. Select your favorite RIFT Dimension.
  2. While decorating, let the theme of love guide your creativity.
  3. Capture one or more screenshots of your Dimension and submit them to the #a-lovely-home channel on Discord, or use #RIFTLovelyHome on Facebook or X.
  4. Don’t forget to include your Character Name, Shard, and Dimension Name with your entry.
  5. And you’re set!


Are there any rules?

  1. Feel free to use an existing Dimension, but fresh decorations are encouraged!
  2. Your entry should resonate with the theme of Love.
  3. Avoid anything inappropriate or offensive.
  4. Image editing is fine, but ensure your entry is clearly visible.
  5. Remember, no Character Name and Shard means no eligibility for prizes.


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

Entry period will close on February 27. 2024 and winners will be announced on March 7, 2024

General Terms of Participation Apply.

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Screenshot Contest: A Lovely Duo 💕

If Dimensions are not exactly your style, then worry not, we have something for you and your loved one to take part in as well!

Take part with your dynamic partner to conquer Telara through sheer power or love and win amazing rewards!

How Do I Participate?

  1. Head over to Telara with your loved one.
  2. Pick out your favorite attire, matching or not, show us your personalities!
  3. Strike a pose and take a screenshot!
  4. Submit your entry to the #lovely-duo Discord channel or use the #RIFTLovelyDuo on Facebook or X.
  5. Include both Character Names in the entry and Shard in your entry.
  6. You are good to go!


Are there any rules?

  1. Your screenshot can be old or new, but newer snaps are encouraged!
  2. Your entry must contain at least another playable character (maximum 2 players) and must adhere to the contest’s theme of Love.
  3. Content and submissions that may be inappropriate or offensive are strictly forbidden.
  4. Image editing is allowed as long as your entry remains fully visible.
  5. Entries that do not include either Character Names or just one Character Name, and Shard will not be eligible to receive a reward.


What are the rewards?

Up to three (3) entries will be eligible to receive 3000 Credits for both characters in the screenshot.

Entry period will close on February 27. 2024 and winners will be announced on March 7, 2024.

General Terms of Participation Apply.

What are you waiting for Ascended, love does not wait for all and now is the time to strengthen the bonds with your loved ones and earn great rewards at the same time!

Lovey-dovey regards,
Your RIFT team.

Riftwalker Essentials Pack: Updated!



Hello, Ascended!

Exciting News! We’ve supercharged the Riftwalker Essentials Pack with more goodies to jumpstart your RIFT adventure!

Now, the updated pack includes a whopping 300,000 Loyalty Points to boost your loyalty journey. But that’s not all – when you purchase this pack, you’ll also unlock an exclusive 30% discount on the Ascended Essentials Pack, available for 48 hours only!

Please note:

  • If you’ve already purchased the pack before this update, the additional Loyalty Points will be automatically awarded to you in the upcoming 24 hours from when this news was posted.
  • The 30% discount on the Ascended Essentials Pack is available both on the Glyph website and in-game version (Steam/Glyph).


Plan ahead, Ascended, and make the most of these great packages!

Your RIFT Team.