Rift received a new update on October 27, 2026. It’s a compact patch, but it covers three areas: the groundwork for the next Battle Pass season, a technical change to how the client plays video, and a fresh set of mounts for adventurers who like to collect them.
Battle Pass Season 6 is on the way
The biggest item for most players is Battle Pass Season 6. The patch adds the season to the client, but it isn’t live yet. According to the patch notes, it will start in the coming weeks, so players won’t see it running right after updating.
The developers don’t include rewards, pricing or a start date in the patch notes. They say a separate news post will cover the season in more detail. Until that arrives, the only confirmed facts are that Season 6 now exists in the client and that it will go live soon.
If you’re still working through the current season’s tracks, this is a good reminder to finish whatever you’ve been putting off before the switch happens.
Video playback and new mounts
On the technical side, Rift has changed the technology it uses to play video. The client used Bink before and now uses WebM. The patch notes don’t explain the reason for the change or list which videos it affects. Most players are unlikely to notice a difference. Still, it’s worth knowing about if videos behave differently for you after updating.
Collectors also get four new mounts, all variants of the Cervideus:
- Blooded Cervideus of War
- Mystical Viridian Cervideus
- Cobalt Cervideus
- Entropic Cervideus
The patch notes don’t say how players can get these mounts. They might be tied to the new Battle Pass, the store or something else entirely, so the upcoming Season 6 post may clear that up.
What to expect next
This update is mainly preparation. Season 6 is now in the client, and the dedicated announcement should explain what it involves and when it starts. You can read the full patch notes on Rift’s Steam news page. We’ll report on the Battle Pass details once the developers share them.
Source: Rift official news.
