# RIFT May 5, 2026 – Patch Notes

- Product: RIFT (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/rift)
- Vendor: gamigo US Inc.
- Date: 2026-05-05
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/39120/view/697637574580110732
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/rift/releases/2026-05-05-may-5-2026-patch-notes

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- **changed** — Ascend-A-Friend Friend Summon cooldown has been reduced from 30 minutes to 20 minutes
- **changed** — Black Loyalty tier Friend Summon cooldown has been reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes
- **removed** — Removed several duplicate background images
- **fixed** — Resolved an issue that could cause RIFT to crash under certain circumstances

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.