Here is a list of changes and fixes from the June 24 maintenance,
The 4-hour minion missions have been added for Summerfest 2025.
The event dates of the Summerfest have been updated and now will show the correct 2025 dates for each phase.
Changed the default graphical settings to “Ultra” when launching RIFT for the first time.
Changed the default music volume setting from 100 down to 45 when launching RIFT for the first time.
Resolved an issue that made it possible to complete certain quests multiple times under certain conditions.
Updated the “Lure: Invasive Species”, the item is no longer usable when the CTA Hellbugs is not active.
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.
A new mount, the Riftbound Ursin, has been added to the game and is available for Credits.
While this is but a small update, this is but the start.
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!
Hello there, Ascended! It’s that time of the year when we let the dogs out, literally!
Corgi Month has just begun, and along with it, a plethora of fantastic treats and activities for you to take on!
We are once again unleashing the joy with Corgi Rifts!
Take to Telara and find special Life Rifts, get ready to herd some sheep and defend them from wolves and bears, all while being polymorphed into the cutest critter of them all, you guess right, a corgi!
Completing enough Herding Sheep rifts will award you with the “Suddenly, Corgis” and grant you the title “of House Fluffington”!
Start: June 4, 2025, 12 AM UTC End: June 10, 2025, 12 AM UTC
The best companion contest is back, and it’s the same as last year! Show us your favourite companion and earn amazing rewards!
Which companion you pick, it’s up to you! Up to three participants will receive 3000 Credits for the 1st place participants, 2000 Credits for the 2nd place participants and 1000 Credits for the 3rd place participant!
Start: June 4, 2025, 12 AM UTC End: June 18, 2025, 12 AM UTC
Dog Days is back, bringing you your favourite canine items and cute corgi companions and dimension items!
Be sure to grab your favourite items while they last!
Start: June 10, 2025, 12 AM UTC End: June 16, 2025, 12 AM UTC
Ready for the most fantastical weird quiz in the history of RIFT quizzes? Glad you are, because this quiz is by far the weirdest by far, and you’d ask, what makes this interesting? There is no correct answer, ever. We really aren’t trying to make a cohesive quiz this time around, which is also why all participants can be winners!
Up to six random participants will receive 1000 Credits each!
Start: June 11, 2025, 2 PM UTC End: June 25, 2025, 2 PM UTC
If you are participating in any of the above contests, you are automatically entered in our Corgi Giveaway to win one of the three Corgi Fur Sweaters, a cosy sweater depicting an adorable Corgi!
Be sure to participate to be one of the three winners!
Start: June 4, 2025, 12 AM UTC End: July 2, 2025, 12 AM UTC
All winners will be announced on July 13, 2025, on the official RIFT Discord!
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!
Hurry, Ascended! Unicornalia will start on May 23, 23:59 UTC and will disappear as if by magic on May 30, 2025, 23:59 UTC. Embark on this magical adventure before it’s too late!
