RIFTSTORM Guides Hub
Mission prep, co-op setup, extraction rules, and system guides for Steam Early Access—live since August 11, 2026.
RIFTSTORM is live on Steam Early Access as of August 11, 2026. Confiction Labs and Agate’s co-op PvE looter-shooter ARPG is playable now—this hub collects practical guides so your squad can deploy tonight, not wait on a wishlist. Whether you played the Steam demo (app 3212570) or you are brand new, the articles here explain how online co-op, extraction-lite loot, and in-mission systems fit together on live servers. The Guides dropdown shows up to eight top pages—open this hub for the full catalog including Mythic farming and Performance settings.
Start here
Begin with Getting Started for the five Early Access Weavers, Periapt, Forge Center, and launch-week checklist—including Thread Count 2 if you stutter after the tutorial. Next, learn the Safe House hub loop so loadouts and mission select feel automatic.
Squad and session setup
RIFTSTORM is always online and supports up to three players through Steam Lobby and invite codes. How to Co-op in RIFTSTORM covers party creation; Lobby and Invite Codes covers code sharing.
Extraction and risk
Successful extracts keep your loot; failed extracts can apply Weapon Scarring on inbound weapons—not a full account wipe. How to Extract covers timing, carry weight, and squad callouts.
Power, farming, and Mythics
Lythograms spike in-mission power. Combat Power explains mission-select gear gates. Mythic Resources Farming documents the elite reset loop for crafting materials. Mythic Enemies covers Shade-style tactics. Rift Exposure Zones and Threat Levels scale risk and reward.
Performance and PC setup
Launch week brought a known multithreading issue on high core-count CPUs. If FPS tanks after onboarding, read Performance and Thread Count before you lower every graphics slider. Pair with System Requirements for SSD and RAM guidance.
Featured guides
Featured pages answer the most common first-week questions: Getting Started, How to Extract, Lythograms, and Mythic Farming. Bookmark them for static squads theorycrafting Periapt paths during the 18–24 month Early Access window.
Living documentation
Confiction Labs ships balance patches, Armory Update-scale content, and performance fixes throughout Early Access. When mechanics shift, update your read order: Getting Started for roster changes, Roadmap for major beats, Mythic Farming for economy tweaks, and Performance Settings when thread fixes land in patch notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common RIFTSTORM questions.
Which RIFTSTORM guide should I read first?
Start with Getting Started, then Performance Settings if you stutter, then How to Co-op before you party up.
Does RIFTSTORM have offline solo play?
No. RIFTSTORM is always online. Solo queue works online; co-op supports up to three players via Steam Lobby and invite codes.
Is RIFTSTORM in Early Access now?
Yes. Steam Early Access began August 11, 2026. These guides reflect live EA systems and will update with major patches.
What is extraction-lite in RIFTSTORM?
Successful extracts keep secured loot. Failed extracts risk Weapon Scarring on inbound weapons—not a full Periapt or Forge wipe.
How do I farm Mythic Resources efficiently?
Read Mythic Resources Farming for the elite reset loop, Threat picks, and Exposure zone budgets.
Where do I fix post-tutorial FPS drops?
Set Thread Count to 2 in Settings. Full context in Performance Settings.