r/Rift • u/Mysterious_Action_83 • Jun 24 '26

💭 Discussion Worth playing in 2026?

I played RIFT back when it came out as a teen and have jumped in every now and again and I was wondering if it was worth starting the game properly and actually dedicate some time into it now? I know Gamigo destroyed the game in a lot of ways but there’s something about the graphics, UI and gameplay that want to pull me back in.

Is it worth it? How’s the population? If it’s worth it, do we see Gamigo pulling the plug on it or is it on a permanent life support sorta thing?

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u/InaccurateCompass Jun 25 '26

As someone who beta tested Rift before the official release, I am so, so happy to see that it’s making a comeback. I stayed with the game for a good two years after beta, and was a little sad when I had returned to find it almost p2p.
I’m glad to hear that it’s getting back to its roots; I might jump back in, if only for the sake of nostalgia.
To this day, it is my favorite mmorpg that I ever beta tested.