The September 16 maintenance update brought a mix of gameplay adjustments, bug fixes, and shiny new mounts to RIFT. It’s one of those “small patch, big polish” updates that quietly makes a lot of players’ lives better.
What’s Changed: Battle Pass & Quest Fixes
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Players who abused a bug to get bonus Battle Pass rewards without purchasing the rerun pass have been fixed. Accountability for rewards!
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Some quests that were missing rewards are now correctly giving what they promised.
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Also, a few quest rewards have been slightly adjusted—some were too generous for the challenge, others felt stingy. The patch tweaks those balances.
These fixes help keep the reward economy fair and reduce frustration for folks who did the work.
Bug Fixes & UI Improvements
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The “Freelancer Skin: Asha Catari” item has been removed from the Endless War achievement because it was unusable. If it's sitting in your mailbox, Customer Support can help you remove it.
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In the Dimensions UI, two tabs (“Cross Shard (Weekly)” and “Cross Shard (All Time)”) that were broken are now functional again.
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Issues with crash reports not arriving have been fixed. That means developers can see your feedback and bugs more reliably.
These are the kinds of fixes that don’t always make headlines but massively improve user experience.
Content & Miscellaneous Tweaks
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Community Artifact Pinatas have had their health increased by about 40×. They’re now much tougher, which means more time (and effort) for contributions.
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Three new dragon‑style mounts have been added: Goblin – Poison Dragon, Tidal Dragon, and Dune King Dragon. These will roll out gradually over the coming weeks, so keep an eye on what’s showing up in your mount collection.
Why This Patch Matters (Beyond the Numbers)
For people who enjoy lore or cinematic elements in their game:
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New mounts = new ways to see the world. Dragon mounts often come with flight‑animation and FX that highlight Telara in its epic scope.
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More durable Pinatas = more opportunity for group participation, social play, and that satisfying crunch‑of‑boss‑mob moment.
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UI fixes and proper rewards = less time complaining, more time playing and exploring.
All small changes that shape the long‑term polish and feel of the game.
Final Thoughts: Solid Patch, Smoother Ride
This September 16 update doesn’t reinvent RIFT, but it sharpens many edges. Battle Pass integrity, usable quest rewards, functional UI tabs, and new rewards (especially mounts) all combine for a patch that improves fairness and aesthetic enjoyment.
If you’re logging in after this maintenance: expect fewer bugs, prettier dragons, and rewards that actually match the effort. Definitely one of the more satisfying “patch days” lately.
