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.