RIFT News

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]

[p]
Hello Ascended! [/p][p]The Hellbugs are back and they are invading Telara!🔥 Grab your friends, your best sword and your strongest spells and jump into the fray! [/p][p]The Hellbug Call To Action starts on June 27, 2025, and will end on June 30, 2025. 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!
[/p][p]It’s time to take action, Ascended.
Come and defend Telara today! [/p][p][/p][p]PLEASE NOTE:[/p][p]We are aware of an issue where the CTA store does not appear in the RIFT store, making several event items unavailable.
We are currently investigating and we'll re-enable the store approximately for the next Hellbugs.

In the meantime, please use the NPCs in either main city to spend your Chaos Motes![/p][p]Sanctum: NPC Edmict /setwaypoint 7386 3081
Meridian: NPC Nefotep /setwaypoint 6173 5227

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

[p]Here is a list of changes and fixes from the June 24 maintenance,[/p]

• [p]The 4-hour minion missions have been added for Summerfest 2025. [/p]
• [p]The event dates of the Summerfest have been updated and now will show the correct 2025 dates for each phase. [/p]
• [p]Changed the default graphical settings to “Ultra” when launching RIFT for the first time. [/p]
• [p]Changed the default music volume setting from 100 down to 45 when launching RIFT for the first time. [/p]
• [p]Resolved an issue that made it possible to complete certain quests multiple times under certain conditions. [/p]
• [p]Updated the “Lure: Invasive Species”, the item is no longer usable when the CTA Hellbugs is not active. [/p]
• [p]Resolved an issue that made it possible to force your character out of combat and use certain actions, skills, spells or items when using certain commands in PvP content and duels. [/p][p][/p]

[p]While this is a small update, this is but the start.[/p][p]Please stay tuned for more!
Your RIFT team.[/p]

[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 end on June 16, 2025, 23.59 UTC, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can!

Your RIFT team![/p]