Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate Steam’s 20th anniversary! Steam has been a platform where players find new games & forge connections across various communities throughout the years, and we’re proud to count the inhabitants of Telara among them.
A big thank you is in order to our RIFT players from both Steam and Glyph platforms, your enduring support and dedication to RIFT over the years hasn’t gone unnoticed and we have prepared a few gifts for you to celebrate in style!
The celebrations won’t stop there either – October is just around the corner and soon we’ll be celebrating 10 wonderful years of RIFT on Steam! Stay tuned for more fun activities to come!
Let’s Celebrate!
From September 12, 2023, to September 26, 2023, every player who logs in will be granted 7 days of Patron for free, our optional subscription that offers numerous in-game perks, and an Arclight Rider, ready to take you anywhere on your Telaran adventures.
Additionally, all players will benefit from an XP boost, adding a little extra to your RIFT endeavors.
Last but not least, the following items will be available at a discount in the RIFT store!
(In-game, Steam only) But that’s not all, all credit bundles are now available at a 50% discount!*
Credits allow you to obtain several useful items from the in-game store, such as the Level 65 Character Pack and several Greater and Trascended vials that grant amazing boosts, which also happen to be on discount, quite a treat isn’t it?
Be sure to catch the items you want to get, these deals will only be available from September 12, 2023 6PM UTC to September 19, 2023, 11AM UTC!
*The in-game store is not showing the discount, however, the correct price will be deducted as written above.
New or Returning to RIFT?
If you’re new to RIFT, or returning after a break, our community is here to support you!
Join the RIFT Discord and start engaging. And for a refresher or introduction, check out our new player guide that covers RIFT’s basics.
Now, login and celebrate with us 😊
Your RIFT Team
Head to the Races for Budgie Days!
Greetings, Ascended!
We hope all of you are friends with the feathered kind! It’s time for the return of the Budgies!
Earn Chaos Motes by completing special daily quests! You can find the quest givers in Meridian, Sanctum, and Tempest Bay.
Some seasoned professionals may be out on that racetrack, so here are some tips to be just like them:
🐦 Stay within the marked path! 🐦 White checkpoints need to be hit throughout the race. 🐦 Make sure to make it to the green boosts first to receive Terminal Velocity to make your opponents eat your dust. 🐦 Avoid Orange Traps, they’ll only slow you down!
There are several mounts to get for Chaos Motes! Do you prefer a little companion on your side? Don’t worry, we got just the right things for you!
Budgie Madness will end on August 20, 2023, at 11:59 PM server time, so grab as many Budgies as you can hold on to!
Hop, Sprint, and Jump to that Finish Line!
⚠️ Known Issue: Budgie quests auto-abandon for players on NA shards - the team is currently investigating this issue.
Call to Action: Mechs on Parade!
Call to Action: Mech is back! 🤖
The excitement and electricity are in the air until August 6, 2023. Test your strength against the mechs and earn amazing items! 🎖️
The following two mounts will be available in the Store: • Faewood Infinity Walker • Red & Silver Empyreal Walker
Collect enough Chaos Motes for special Walkers – this event runs from August 4, 2023 (starting at 12 am server time) to August 6, 2023 (ending at 11:59 pm server time). 🚀
As with other World Events, there will be a quest starter in each home city. You’ll be asked to run an Expert Dungeon with LFG, participate in Warfronts, complete the Mech Zone Event, and collect drops from special Mech Invasions and Footholds!
• Empyreal Walker • Black Empyreal Walker • Golden Empyreal Walker • Infinity Walker
In addition to the clanking wonders, you can earn:
Please hurry, Ascended! ⚔️💥 We urgently need your help to fight back against the mechs!
Summer Sun Boost: July 2023!
Greetings, Adventurer of Telara,
As the summer sun blazes in the sky, we're turning up the heat.
Welcome to the Summer Sun Boost: July 2023! ☀️ Let's dive into a sizzling sequence of power-packed boosts that will elevate your battles this sunny season.
🛡️ Friday, July 7, 2023 - Monday, July 10, 2023 Player & Guild +50%
🔮 Friday, July 14, 2023 - Monday, July 17, 2023 Dungeon +50%
💎 Friday, July 21, 2023 - Monday, July 24, 2023 Planarite +50%
🎖️ Friday, July 28, 2023 - Monday, July 31, 2023 Prestige & Favor +50%
Harness the power of the sun and let these spectacular boosts guide you to new heights. It's your time to shine, adventurer, and make this July one to remember!
Make the most of the boost, Your RIFT Team
RIFT's Steam Summer Sale: Enjoy up to 90% discounts!
Hello adventurers! The Steam Summer Sale has started and we have some incredible goodies for you to enjoy the best possible summer in RIFT!
Starting today, enjoy jaw-droppingly amazing deals up to 90% discount for the following items:
Make haste adventurers of Telara, take advantage of these amazing deals and enjoy a refreshing RIFT summer!
The sale will be available starting from June 29, 2023, 17 PM UTC and will end on July 13, 2023, 17 PM UTC.
Summer regards, Your RIFT team!
Summerfest 2023 - Join now!
We were waiting for a whole year! Now the time has finally come: The Summerfest is back! ⛱️
What is Summerfest? ☀️
You may be wondering about the origins of Summerfest. While some of the history is lost to time, many scholars believe that Summerfest dates back to ancient elven rituals involving burning sacrifices inside wicker figures. Of course, most elves would prefer to forget these barbaric references to their past. In fact, such practices are now forbidden by both High Elves and Kelari alike, although sometimes alluded to by disgruntled Dwarves.
What remains in modern Telara is a celebration of flames for all Ascended to enjoy. Summerfest is now the holiday that marks the longest days of summer in Telara. Ascended continue to celebrate ancient traditions and have fun, even in the sweltering heat. This helps lighten the mood and distract celebrants from the stress of the near-constant threats against Telara.
Take part in our various Summerfest activities, starting on June 28, 2023, at 0:01 AM server time, and earn as much event currency as you can!
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Start: July 20, 2023, 0:01 am server time End: July 26, 2023, 23:59 pm server time
Summerfest offers several activities for all walks of Ascended:
☀️ Scavenger Hunts ☀️ Swarmlord Khargroth Battles ☀️ Seasonal Quests ☀️ Artifact Piñatas ☀️ Mitch the Artifact Attractor Minion Questline (if you’ve already done this in previous years, it will not be available)
See you in the game, Your RIFT Team
HELLBUGS ARE BACK
What is crawling here? The Hellbugs are back with 6 quests and the reskinned companion!
This CTA will run from today until June 18, 2023, at 23:59 local server time.
You can find terrified NPC’s in Sanctum and Meridian who will request some assistance from you in regards to the Hellbugs who have infiltrated Rift from the long lost Defiance universe.
The daily quests “Burning Sensation” and “Bug Hug” as well as some quests will earn you Chaos Motes, the event currency. These quests are found at the Hellbug Event NPC’s in your character’s capital city.
The Chaos Motes are the event currency you can use either at the Hellbug Merchant found in the game or in the in-game item shop. You can get items such as mounts, companions, and pet skins. You will also find a reskinned companion named Erebos there.
Participating in the event by closing Hellbug Rifts can also earn you some nifty prizes such as Minor XP or 15% Token boosts, Bonus currency, Special Dimension items, Minions, Wardrobe skins, and even mounts!
Happy crawling! Your RIFT Team
Unicornalia
Discover the Hooves and Horns zone events throughout your journey in Telara and complete them.
Pick up 4 Daily Quests to collect Chaos Motes. You can find the corresponding NPCs in Meridian (/setwaypoint 6122 5231), Sanctum (/setwaypoint 7380 3078) or Tempest Bay (/setwaypoint 12943 11579).
You can obtain wonderfully beautiful unicorns such as the Cotton Candy Unicorn, the Grape Gum Drop Unicorn, the Blue Raspberry Unicorn and so many more!
This CTA will end on Monday, May 29 at 23.59 server time.
Get ready to adopt one of these noble mythical creatures and jump into the game!
Boost during May 2023
Dear Adventurers of Telara,
Sharpen your weapons and be prepared for the next adventure! May earns you strength and a powerful boost.
Let’s take an in-depth look at the upcoming Events in RIFT.
Friday, May 5, 2023 – Friday, May 8, 2023 Prestige + Favor 50%
Friday, May 12, 2023 – Monday, May 15, 2023 Player + Guild 50%
Friday, May 19, 2023 – Monday, May 22, 2023 Dungeon Currency 50%
Friday, May 26, 2023 – Monday, May 29, 2023 Planarite 50%
Enjoy the boosts! Your RIFT Team
Head to the Races for Budgie Days!
Greetings Ascended!
We hope all of you are good friends with birds! Because it is time for a return of the Budgies!
Earn Chaos Motes by finishing special daily quests! The quest givers are in Meridian, Sanctum, and Tempest Bay.
Some seasoned professionals may be out on that racetrack, so here are some tips to be just like them:
🐦 Stay within the marked path!
🐦 White checkpoints need to be hit throughout the race.
🐦 Make sure to make it to the green boosts first to receive Terminal Velocity to make your opponents eat your dust.
🐦 Avoid Orange Traps, they’ll only slow you down!
There are several mounts to get for Chaos Motes! Do you prefer a little companion on your side? Don’t worry, we got just the right things for you!
Budgie Madness will end on April 10, 11:59 PM server time, so grab as many Budgies as you can hold on to!
