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Dimension Contest: Winter in Summer!

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

World Elephant Day!

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.

Head to the races for budgie days!



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!

PTS opens until August 12!



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.

World Nature Conservation Day



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.