May 5, 2026 – Patch Notes

Here is a list of changes and fixes from the May 5, 2026 update. 
 
Changes 
 
– Summon Friend cooldown has been reduced. 
1) Ascend-A-Friend Friend Summon has been reduced from 30 minutes -> 20 minutes. 
2) Black Loyalty tier Friend Summon has been reduced from 15 minutes -> 10 minutes. 
 
Miscellaneous 
 
– Removed several duplicate background images. 
– Resolved an issue that could cause RIFT to crash under certain circumstances. 
 
We thank you for your continued support! 
Your RIFT Team.