RIFT turning 15 years old is honestly wild in MMO years — and the game is celebrating the only way Telara knows how: with a full-on event loop, city flair, and a reward track you can grind in short sessions without feeling punished.
Carnival of the Ascended is still active right now, and if you’re the kind of player who wants the rewards without living in-game for a week straight, this is the event to do.
The dates you actually need
Here’s the part most people miss until it’s too late:
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Event ends: March 19, 2026
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Store remains open until: March 26, 2026
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Boost window: runs until March 8 (9 AM UTC)
So you’ve got time to earn, and a little extra time to spend — but the boosts don’t last the whole event.
What you do during the Carnival
The Carnival loop is simple: you’ll be doing daily and weekly quests, plus small event activities/mini-games, to earn event currency and trade it for rewards.
Expect:
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Decorations and activity hubs in the main cities
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Daily tasks you can knock out quickly
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Weekly progress that pays off best if you start early
What to do first (so you don’t waste time)
If you want maximum value for minimum effort, do it in this order:
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Start the weekly ASAP
Weekly objectives are usually the best time-to-reward conversion, and it’s the one thing you don’t want to leave until the last few days. -
Then do a short daily loop
Pick 1 character (your “event runner”) and keep the routine consistent. Carnival rewards steady logins more than marathon sessions. -
Spend smart, not late
Even with the store lasting past the event end date, don’t hoard everything “until you decide.” Pick your favorites (mounts/cosmetics/utility items) and lock them in.
The extra hook: Dimension Contest
If you’re into Dimensions, the anniversary vibe is also tied to a Dimension Contest (“Party Time!”) with a deadline later in March — which is basically RIFT’s way of saying: “show us your chaotic creativity.”
If you only remember one thing…
Carnival is the best “returning player” event style: short sessions feel productive, the cities feel alive, and the rewards don’t require a second job — as long as you start the weekly early.
