RIFT is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the ongoing Carnival of the Ascended 2026, free Patron time, active boosts, and limited-time rewards.

While servers are currently offline for routine weekly maintenance (March 3), festivities resume once shards come back online.

Here’s what’s happening right now in Telara.

Carnival of the Ascended 2026

The anniversary event runs:

March 1 – March 19
Event store open until March 26

Players can participate in:

Weekly Quest:
“Clean House at the Carnival” (Dantwor Honey-Tongue in Tempest Bay)
→ Complete 50 mini-games
→ Earn 2 Auroral Doubloons

Daily Quests:

Complete 5 Carnival Instant Adventures
Frog Wrangling or Sijay Creg missions
Earn additional Doubloons

Auroral Doubloons can be exchanged for:

Loot bags
Mounts
Cosmetics
Event items

Major cities are decorated for the anniversary celebration.

Free Patron Time – Limited Code

All players can redeem:

RIFTBDAY2026

This voucher grants 3 days of Patron status and must be redeemed in Glyph before:

March 4, 11:59 PM UTC

Patron status includes XP bonuses, currency boosts, and convenience perks.

All Boosts Active

All in-game boosts are active:

March 1 – March 8 (9 AM UTC)

This makes anniversary week one of the best times to level alts or return to the game.

Dimension Contest: Party Time

The community dimension contest is also live.

Theme: “Party Venue” (dance floor/disco style)

Submit entries via:

Discord (#party-time)
Facebook/X (#RIFTPartyTime2026)

Include character name, shard, and dimension name.

Prizes:

1st: Title + 3000 Credits
2nd: Title + 2000 Credits
3rd: Title + 1000 Credits

Entries close March 27. Winners announced April 3.

Servers Currently Under Maintenance

NA and EU shards are currently offline for routine weekly maintenance beginning 9 AM UTC.

Downtime is expected to last approximately four hours. No major patch notes have been announced at this time.

15 Years and Still Running

RIFT launched March 1, 2011, and continues operating 15 years later.

While major expansion updates are rare, seasonal events like the Carnival of the Ascended keep the community engaged.

For returning players, anniversary week remains the best time to log back in.

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RIFT’s 15th anniversary celebration is now live, and the Carnival of the Ascended 2026 has returned to Telara with rewards, mini-games, and plenty of ways to earn Auroral Doubloons.

If you’re jumping back into the game for the anniversary event, here’s a quick guide on how to earn doubloons fast and make the most of the celebration.

How to Start the Carnival Event

The Carnival of the Ascended is active across major cities in Telara and runs for approximately four weeks.

To begin:

Travel to Tempest Bay or your faction capital
Look for carnival decorations and quest NPCs
Speak with event NPCs to pick up daily and weekly quests

The main weekly quest hub starts with Dantwor Honey-Tongue in Tempest Bay.

Weekly Quest: Clean House at the Carnival

The primary weekly objective is:

Clean House at the Carnival

To complete it:

Participate in 50 carnival mini-games
Earn 2 Auroral Doubloons
Gain additional event rewards

Mini-games can be completed across carnival areas and are repeatable throughout the event.

Daily Activities for Fast Doubloons

Daily quests are the fastest way to build currency.

Common daily options include:

Frog Wrangling activities
Carnival Instant Adventures
City-based event missions

Completing five Carnival Instant Adventures per day provides consistent rewards and helps progress weekly objectives at the same time.

Where to Spend Auroral Doubloons

Auroral Doubloons can be used at event vendors for:

Loot bags
Mounts
Cosmetic items
Event collectibles

If you’re short on time, focus on daily quests first and mini-games second to maximize currency gains before the event ends.

Bonus: Free Patron Time

To celebrate the anniversary, RIFT is also offering a limited-time 3-day Patron voucher through event participation and login rewards.

Patron status includes:

Bonus currency gains
XP boosts
Convenience perks

This makes the anniversary period one of the best times for returning players to jump back in.

Why This Event Still Matters

Even 15 years after launch, RIFT continues running seasonal events that bring players back to Telara.

The Carnival of the Ascended remains one of the easiest ways to earn mounts, cosmetics, and bonus rewards while revisiting the game’s world during its anniversary celebration.

If you’re returning, now is a good time.

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