RIFT news & patch notes

Here is a list of changes from the July 14, 2026 update.

Miscellaneous 

– Implemented visual fixes for capes introduced in a previous patch. 

– Updated the contents of a package that shows items that are no longer available. 

New Items 

The following mounts have been added: 

– The “Summer Spirit Wings” have been added. 

– The “Autumn Spirit Wings” have been added. 

– The “Winter Spirit Wings” have been added. 

We thank you for your continued support! 

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 3, 2026, and will retreat on July 6, 2026, 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!

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.

Here is a list of changes from the June 30, 2026 update. 

Instances adjustments 

– Instances are no longer hosted on the Reclaimer shard (EU/NA). 

(We have made adjustments to where instances are hosted to exclude the trial-only shard Reclaimer due to reported gameplay issues whenever any instance was hosted on Reclaimer.) 

We thank you for your continued support! 

Your RIFT Team. 

Hello, Ascended!

The Steam Summer Sale has begun, and we have some refreshing goodies to help you enjoy the best possible summer in RIFT!

Starting today, enjoy incredible deals on select RIFT packages with a great 50% discount:

All items are also discounted in-game.

Make haste, these deals will stay fresh for a limited time only; the summer heat will melt them away on July 9, 2026, 17 PM UTC.

Your RIFT Team.

Here is a list of changes and fixes from the June 23, 2026 update. 

Item price chance 

– All items sold by NPC Nox Alar in Tempest Bay are now significantly cheaper. 

(The price of all items is now reduced to 1/6th of their original price) 

New Mounts 

– The “Flamescale Tegulisk” has been added. 

– The “Crystalline Tegulisk” has been added. 

– The “Necrovoid Tegulisk” has been added. 

We thank you for your continued support! 

Your RIFT team. 

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 April 10, 2026 and will end on June 22, 2026, 23.59 UTC, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can! Your RIFT team!

Hello Ascended!

The Hellbugs are back, and they are invading Telara!🔥 Grab your friends, your best sword and your strongest spells and jump into the fray!

The Hellbug Call To Action starts on June 12, 2026, and will end on June 15, 2026. During this time, several daily quests will be available from NPCs in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6173 5224) and Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078). Completing these quests will grant you Chaos Motes, which you can use to earn amazing rewards and mounts!

Shiny Shenanigans 

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! 

Shiny Hellbugs will be around for a limited time, until June 15, 2026, be sure to fend off the fearsome mechs during this time, will also enjoying some of the shinies! 

Your RIFT Team.

Here is a list of additions from the June 9, 2026 update. 

New Items 

– The “Starblossom Cape” has been added. 

– The “Rivet Titan Cloak” has been added. 

– The “Frosted Cape” has been added. 

– The “Smoldering Inferno Cape” has been added. 

We thank you for your continued support. 

Your RIFT Team. 

Hello there, Ascended!  It’s once again that time of the year to let our ferocious friendly canines roam Telara!    Who let the dogs out? …I don’t know, but Corgi Month has plenty of activities for the entirety of June! 

Here is a list of changes and fixes for the June 2, 2026 update.

Here is a list of changes from the May 26, 2026 update. 

New Mounts 

– The account-wide “Bloodrotten Greathound” mount has been added. 

– The account-wide “Acopellus Greathound” mount has been added 

Miscellaneous 

– The text for payment methods in the in-game store has been adjusted to be in line with current payment methods. 

We thank you for your support! 

Your RIFT Team. 

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! Unicornalia will disappear as if by magic on May 28, 2026, 23:59 UTC. Embark on this magical adventure before it’s too late! Magical regards, Your RIFT team.

Here is a list of changes and fixes from the May 19, 2026 update.

Battle Pass 

- The Vein of Glory Battle Pass will rerun, starting from May 12, 2026. 

(More information will be available from its related post on the official RIFT website.) 

NEW – Tutorial Skip 

- It is now possible to skip the tutorial zone for both Guardian and Defiant by talking with Fluffy, Destroyer of Worlds. 

(NOTE: By skipping the tutorial using this method, you will forfeit any items and experience points gained from the tutorial area, making your starting adventure on Telara possibly more difficult.) 

We thank you for your continued support! 

Your RIFT Team

Hello, Ascended! The Vein of Glory battle pass is here with a rerun! Be ready to make Telara tremble with a plethora of rock-solid rewards and much more! What can I expect during Battle Pass: Vein of Glory? – Progress through 30 levels by completing daily and weekly quests and earn rewards.   – 4 random Daily Quests (+2 for Patrons) per Day   – 3 random Weekly Quests per Week 

  Found a quest too difficult or perhaps too bothersome?  The reroll feature is there for you! 

For how long does the Battle Pass Season 4 rerun? 

Start: May 12, 2026 End: August 2, 2026 Duration: 83 Days

The Vein of Glory battle pass features the Magnanimous Archon mount at level 30. This terrifying levitation allows you to shake the ground wherever you go on Telara!

And of course, a ton more amazing rewards await you! Vein of Glory is here only for a limited time, so be sure to complete as many quests as possible to get all the rewards! Your RIFT Team.

Hello, Ascended! 

Welcome to the bloodiest week of RIFT! 

For a limited time only, defeat as many players as possible in PvP to earn amazing rewards, and also for the chance to become the Apex Champion! 

How do I participate? 

Participating in the bloodshed is easy: 

1. Use your favourite character and queue into any PvP activity. 

2. Get killin’! Each kill will earn you 1 point. 

3. Repeat step 2 and get more points! 

What about rewards? 

We, of course, have some great rewards in store for you should you land any of these spots! 

1st place will be awarded 4000 Credits and the unique “the Apex Champion” title 

2nd place will be awarded 2500 Credits and the unique “the Champion Challenger” title 

3rd place will be awarded 1500 Credits and the unique “the Rookie Challenger” title 

4th to 10th place will be awarded 500 Credits each. 

Ascended Trial: Bloodstorm will run from May 12, 2026 when maintenance ends and will conclude when maintenance starts on May 19, 2026! 

General Terms of Participation Apply 

Detailed Information 

Best of luck Ascended, you will need it with the other challengers out there! 

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 May 8, 2026, and will retreat on May 11, 2026, 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!

Here is a list of changes and fixes from the May 5, 2026 update. 

Changes 

– Summon Friend cooldown has been reduced. 

1) Ascend-A-Friend Friend Summon has been reduced from 30 minutes -> 20 minutes. 

2) Black Loyalty tier Friend Summon has been reduced from 15 minutes -> 10 minutes. 

Miscellaneous 

– Removed several duplicate background images. 

– Resolved an issue that could cause RIFT to crash under certain circumstances. 

We thank you for your continued support! 

Your RIFT Team. 

Here is a list of changes and fixes from the April 28, 2026 update. 

Bug Fixes 

– Corrected the tooltip for the ability Assassinate. 

(It will now reflect that it requires Stealth to be used. This ability remains usable outside of Stealth if Legendary Thread of Death is active.) 

– Resolved an issue where Shield of the Hero was incorrectly boosting healing from the caster rather than other players. 

Mount Fixes 

– Resolved an issue with the Greathound Frostbitten’s textures. 

New Items 

– The “Demon Kitsune” was added. 

– The “Soulborne Kitsune” was added. 

We thank you for your continued support! 

Your RIFT Team. 

Hello, Ascended! Are you ready for some excitement? We hope you are, because Dungeon Dash is back! Get your best gear ready and sprint to the dungeon’s finish line to win awesome prizes!

Hello, Ascended!  Welcome to our latest dimension contest, All That Glitters!    This month’s contest theme is all that is precious; how you interpret it is up to you!    How do I participate?  

Here is a list of changes from the April 14, 2026 update.

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 April 10, 2026 and will end on April 13, 2026, 23.59 UTC, so hurry up and collect as many of those feathered cuties as you can! Your RIFT team!

Here is a list of changes and fixes from the March 31, 2026, update.

Bug Fixes

– Resolved an issue where Flame of Life could be used with unintended interactions to kill other players outside PvP maps.

Item changes

– Gear drops from River of Souls have been adjusted to be more in line with T2 raid gear.

For a full list of changes, please visit our official website, linked below:

https://riftgame.com/2026/03/31/march-31-2026-patch-notes/

We thank you for your continued support!

Your RIFT Team.

Hello Ascended!

The Hellbugs are back, and they are invading Telara!🔥 Grab your friends, your best sword and your strongest spells and jump into the fray!

The Hellbug Call To Action starts on March 27, 2026, and will end on March 30, 2026. During this time, several daily quests will be available from NPCs in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6173 5224) and Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078). Completing these quests will grant you Chaos Motes, which you can use to earn amazing rewards and mounts!

It’s time to take action, Ascended. Come and defend Telara today!

Your RIFT team.

Greetings, Ascended! 

The gentle spring breeze is just around the corner, and warm winds also bring amazing discounts! 

During this time, all of RIFT DLC packages will be available at a great 50% discount, so now is the time to grab select packages to enhance your experience, such as the Ascended Essentials package, including a plethora of souls to bring some variety to your gameplay, as well as two bag slots!* 

But of course, that is not all. During this time, you can also grab some of these amazing DLC packages to get exclusive mounts and perks: 

Riftwalker’s Essentials Pack 

12-month Patron Pass 

Upgrade Bundle Pack 

and many more! 

These deals will be available on Steam from March 19, 2026, 5 PM UTC and will be taken away by spring’s refreshing breeze on March 26, 2026, 5 PM UTC. 

We wish you a pleasant spring, dearest Ascended! 

Your RIFT Team. 

Hello,

Today’s patch is a very minor one, as we have added a new cape for RIFT’s 15th anniversary!

New Item

– The “Carnival Cape 2026” has been added.

We thank you for your continued support.

Your RIFT Team

Hello, Ascended! 

Lighting can be heard reverberating throughout Telara, and the Mechs are back, causing the earth to tremble and creating mayhem wherever they set their gaze! Now more than ever, we need your help to defend Telara from these armoured dreadnaughts! 

But what is that? Amid the chaos, you can see the faint shimmering of a rather peculiar orb! 

That’s right, Mechs are back along with Shiny Shenanigans! Mech Weekend 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!

Shiny Shenanigans    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!    Shiny Mech Weekend will be around for a limited time, until March 16, 2026, be sure to fend off the fearsome mechs during this time, will also enjoying some of the shinies!