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Stay up to date with the latest news, details, and rankings for the ongoing events. This is a good way for players to get involved with the RA community and further unleash their competitive side.

For questions regarding any events, please contact {% rauserpic RAEvents %} or @Events-Team on Discord.


Evergreen Events

Evergreen events allow participants to delve into events of the past and be rewarded if they are up to the challenge. Participants can earn a badge by completing all of the requirements for an evergreen event. The specific requirements will be unique to each event.

Check out the Evergreen Forum Post for more details.

Automated Evergreen Events

Automated Evergreen Events Details
{% ragamepic 32831, 106747, Achievement of the Week 2014 - Evergreen %} Earn all 52 achievements featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 32832, 106753, Achievement of the Week 2015 - Evergreen %} Earn all 44 achievements featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 32833, 106758, Achievement of the Week 2016 - Evergreen %} Earn all 19 achievements featured during the event.
{% raeventpic 189, 119303, Achievement of the Week 2017 - Evergreen %} Earn all 38 achievements featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 33480, 110923, Achievement of the Week 2018 - Evergreen %} Earn all 71 achievements featured during the event.
{% raeventpic 197, 122642, Achievement of the Week 2025 - Evergreen %} Earn all 64 achievements featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 13279, 110920, Achievement of the Week 2018 - Halloween %} Complete all 4 achievements featured in the Halloween 2018 AotW mini event.
{% ragamepic 13447, 110921, Achievement of the Week 2018 - Christmas %} Complete all 4 achievements featured in the Christmas 2018 AotW mini event.
{% ragamepic 29830, 097355, Achievement of the Week 2024 - Akira Toriyama %} Complete all 6 achievements featured in the April 2024 AotW mini event.
{% ragamepic 31745, 104715, Achievement of the Week 2024 - Thanksgiving %} Complete all 5 achievements featured in the November 2024 AotW mini event.
{% raeventpic 175, 113017, Achievement of the Week 2025 - E3 %} Complete all 6 achievements featured in the E3 event.
{% raeventpic 184, 117177, Achievement of the Week 2025 - Back to School %} Complete all 6 achievements featured in the September 2025 AotW mini event.
{% raeventpic 177, 114951, Satoru Iwata Memorial Event %} Complete all 7 achievements to honor the life of the late Satoru Iwata.
{% ragamepic 32642, 105827, Masayuki Kato Memorial Event %} Complete all 5 achievements to honor the life of the late Masayuki Kato.
{% raeventpic 208, 126617, Hideki Sato Memorial Event %} Complete 8 of 10 achievements to honor the life of the late Hideki Sato.
{% raeventpic 209, 126980, Gunpei Yokoi Memorial Event %} Complete all 10 achievements to honor the life of the late Gunpei Yokoi.
{% raeventpic 201, 123954, RA Roulette 2022 - Evergreen %} Reach 156 total points by earning achievements featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 32836, 110842, RA Roulette 2023 - Evergreen %} Reach 156 total points by earning achievements featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 32838, 110940, RA Roulette 2024 - Evergreen %} Reach 156 total points by earning achievements featured during the event.
{% raeventpic 202, 123958, RA Roulette 2025 - Evergreen %} Reach 156 total points by earning achievements featured during the event.
{% raeventpic 174, 113795, RAD 2025 %} Earn 81 of 108 points for the badge.
{% raeventpic 180, 116681, RAD 2012/2013 %} Earn 48 points for the badge.
{% raeventpic 139, 088982, On The Horizon %} Unlock your subjobs and advanced jobs in the first MMORPG on RA.
{% raeventpic 194, 121183, Halloween 2025 - Forest of Demotion - Evergreen %} Beat 25 out of 32 endings picked out from the original 2025 event.
{% raeventpic 203, 124758, Pixelheart RAve: Retro Dating Adventure - Evergreen %} Earn all 54 achievements featured during Pixelheart RAve: Retro Dating Adventure Events.

Non-Automated Evergreen Events

Non-Automated Evergreen Events Details
{% ragamepic 28942, 091993, Daily DistRActions Season 1 - Evergreen %} Complete all 90 distractions in order.
{% raeventpic 1154, 114590, Daily DistRActions Season 2 - Evergreen %} Complete all 90 distractions in order.
{% raeventpic 179, 116258, PS2 Launch Event - Evergreen %} Earn 100 points in the event.
{% raeventpic 206, 125605, GameCube Launch Event - Evergreen %} Earn 100 points in the event.
{% ragamepic 31490, 104542, Bounty Hunters 2024 - Evergreen %} Complete all 90 challenges rolled for you.
{% raeventpic 205, 125222, Bounty Hunters Villains - Evergreen %} Complete all 109 tasks featured in Bounty Hunters Villains.
{% ragamepic 32829, 106741, Rack It Up %} Complete all 54 tasks featured in the event.
{% ragamepic 32834, 106762, Challenge League - Evergreen %} Complete all 58 tasks featured during the event.
{% raeventpic 215, 129323, Challenge League 2 - Evergreen %} Complete all 58 tasks featured during the event.
{% ragamepic 28434, 089210, Challenge League: The Top 100 - Evergreen %} Earn 100 points by completing challenges inspired by 100 key users from RA’s past and present.
{% ragamepic 32835, 106767, Challenge League 2024 - Evergreen %} Clear 9 boards by beating games that fit specific criteria, such as genres, themes, and series!
{% raeventpic 191, 121584, Challenge League 7 Wonders of the RA World (CL7W) Evergreen %} Earn 700 points by earning achievements, qualifying for stamps, and completing feats of honor from the original event!
{% ragamepic 32828, 106743, Halloween 2023 - Evergreen %} Master all 13 games featured in the event.
{% raeventpic 195, 121245, RetroAchievemas 2024 - Evergreen %} Earn 35 points by beating and mastering games featured in the RetroAchievemas 2024 Event.
{% raeventpic 199, 123853, RA-TALITY - Evergreen %} Earn 60 points by beating and mastering fighting games.
{% raeventpic 220, 123853, 75 Years of F1 RAcing - Evergreen %} Earn 60 points by beating and mastering racing games from 75 Years of F1 RAcing.

Active Events

Achievement of the Week 2026

Event Page: {% raeventpic 196, 122637, Achievement of the Week 2026 %}
Event Summary: Earn a specific achievement each week to earn points towards a badge! Each month also features a longer achievement for an additional point.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=33865
Duration: Active from 1/5/26 - 1/3/27
Host(s): {% rauserpic RAEvents %}
Rankings: 130 users are tied in first with 35 points.

Check out the game page for the up to date rankings.

RA Roulette 2026

Event Page: {% raeventpic 200, 123936, RA Roulette 2026 %}
Event Summary: Each week, 3 random achievements are rolled worth 1 point each. Earn 52 points over the year to earn a badge!
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=34261
Duration: Active from 1/31/26 - 1/30/27
Host(s): {% rauserpic StingX2 %} & {% rauserpic Akai %}
Rankings:
  1. {% rauserpic WanderingHeiho %} - Points 83
  2. {% rauserpic Foxkazm %} - Points 74
  3. {% rauserpic Poolsharker %} - Points 74
  4. {% rauserpicalt Riley101, rileythepegasus %} - Points 74
  5. {% rauserpic PsyXchO %} - Points 73
  6. {% rauserpic Tyrota %} - Points 73
  7. {% rauserpic Skarm137 %} - Points 73
  8. {% rauserpic ZTZT %} - Points 73
  9. {% rauserpic MentalBlank %} - Points 73
  10. {% rauserpic LeeD %} - Points 72
  11. {% rauserpic Eferos %} - Points 72

Check out the game page for the up to date rankings.

The RetroAchievements Digest (RAD)

Event Page: {% raeventpic 218, 130740, RAD 2026 %}
Event Summary: Community-driven event where players vote in 8 themed games and earn points by beating them—no time limit, automated tracking, and 81 out of 108 points nets you the badge.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/forums/topic/36573
Duration: Evergreen
Host(s): {% rauserpic RAEvents %}
Notable Details: Check out #ra-digest in Discord for the latest polls and details.
Rankings:
  1. {% rauserpic Tashemi %} - 9 Points
  2. {% rauserpic Griffin %} - 9 Points
  3. {% rauserpic risingsun65 %} - 9 Points
  4. {% rauserpic Foolacetic %} - 8 Points
  5. {% rauserpicalt HOOVEDOMEN, ThatOneEnderr %} - 8 Points
  6. {% rauserpic doctormiawoo %} - 8 Points
  7. {% rauserpic TheJewker %} - 8 Points
  8. {% rauserpic Daroachie %} - 8 Points
  9. 37 users tied in 9th with 7 Points

Check out the game page for the up to date rankings.

Pixelheart RAve: Retro Dating Adventure

Event Pages:
{% raeventpic 203, 124758, Pixelheart RAve: Retro Dating Adventure - Evergreen %}
{% raeventpic 204, 124757, Pixelheart RAve: Retro Dating Adventure %}
Event Summary: Pixelheart RAve puts you into the role of the faceless Dating Sim Protagonist as they meet and spend time with Six colorful characters associated with two Genres of Video Games. Every 10 days a new character will be revealed along with 3 separate polls. You simply vote for the story option you wish to see by earning the associated achievement.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=34627
Duration: Active from 2/24/26 - 5/4/26
Host(s): {% rauserpic RAEvents %}
Rankings:
The following users have mastered the event:
  1. {% rauserpicalt EEez, Yoshinohara %}
  2. {% rauserpic HungryWalnut %}
  3. {% rauserpic PsyXchO %}
  4. {% rauserpic Eferos %}
  5. {% rauserpicalt Riley101, rileythepegasus %}
  6. {% rauserpic z0mbir %}
  7. {% rauserpicalt Kawaragi, HiroiKawaragi %}

Check out the game page for the up to date rankings.

Challenge League 8 - Cheevomon League

Event Summary: Each Half Month we will introduce a gym leader, either from the Lograr Region or the Antico Region. To beat the Gym Leader you must beat 3 of the 6 games they bring. In order to reach said gym leader you must first gain a certain amount of EXP from the hubs given by said Gym Leaders. Beat a certain amount of each group of Gym Leader, Elite 4 Member and the Champion and earn a nice new badge
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/forums/topic/33815
Duration: 1/1/26 - 12/31/26
Host(s): {% rauserpic RAEvents %}
Rankings: 5 players are tied in first with 11 gym clears and 8 players are tied in sixth with 10 gym clears.

Check out the scoring sheet for the up to date rankings.

DevJam Vol. 1

Event Page: {% ragamepic 20000, 093300, DevJam Vol. 1 %}
Event Summary: Develop achievement sets for consoles that never had a rollout.
Event Information: https://docs.retroachievements.org/developer-docs/devjam.html
Duration: Master System/Game Gear: 2026-05-01 - 2026-07-31
Host(s): {% rauserpicalt tele, televandalist %} & {% rauserpic AuburnRDM %}
Notable Details: Sega CD and Sega 32X has completed. MSX DevJam has started
Rankings: 24 players have earned the DevJam Vol. 1 badge.

Check out the game page for the up to date rankings.

PlayJam

Event Pages:
{% raeventpic 162, 104709, PlayJam Vol. 1 %}
{% raeventpic 163, 104710, PlayJam Vol. 2 %}
Event Summary: Play games developed during the previous DevJam.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/forums/topic/35685
Duration: Season 9: 04/30/26-07/31/26
Host(s): {% rauserpic Sutarion %} & {% rauserpic AuburnRDM %}
Notable Details: Season 8 - MSX is ongoing.
Rankings: 112 players have earned the PlayJam Vol. 1 badge.
27 players have earned the PlayJam Vol. 2 badge.
Check out the game page for the up to date rankings.

The Unwanted

Event Summary: Play games with low player counts for points towards 3 different badges.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=14787
Duration: Ongoing
Host(s): {% rauserpicalt GenesisRA, genesislover %}, {% rauserpicalt tele, televandalist %}, & {% rauserpic AuburnRDM %}
Notable Details: Games are changed every month on the 15th
Results: Month 71 Results

Platinum Awards
{% rauserpicalt NanZyT48, Hombreton %} {% ragamepic 7444, 080776, J.J. & Jeff | Kato-chan Ken-chan %}
{% ragamepic 5616, 089060, Raw Danger! %}

3 Tier Qualification
{% rauserpic Carca %} {% rauserpic cbrx %} {% rauserpic chaoticenigma %}
{% rauserpic DeeCee %} {% rauserpic Desper8 %} {% rauserpic dumbFKNidiot %}
{% rauserpic Dyhalto %} {% rauserpicalt EEez, Yoshinohara %} {% rauserpic HungryWalnut %}
{% rauserpic Jurbadis %} {% rauserpic Knav %} {% rauserpicalt LadyNadia, ladynadiad %}
{% rauserpic Mindhral %} {% rauserpic Molson %} {% rauserpic NEOMAR %}
{% rauserpic pengboy08 %} {% rauserpic PsyXchO %} {% rauserpic Snorkimon %}
{% rauserpic SpectralOrion %} {% rauserpic Sutarion %} {% rauserpic sutoksu %}
{% rauserpic Tanukitsune %} {% rauserpicalt TrashPaddy, PaddyShade %} {% rauserpic Trickcat %}
{% rauserpicalt VeronicaVyxie, MarioKness %} {% rauserpic Xymjak %}

Peak Streak

Event Summary: Master a new game every day to keep your streak alive.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=12108
Duration: Ongoing
Host(s): {% rauserpic drisc %}
Rankings:
  1. {% rauserpic NEOMAR %}** - 1630 Points
  2. {% rauserpic Lonoke31 %}** - 1547 Points
  3. {% rauserpic Sutarion %} - 1337 Points
  4. {% rauserpic Timmay %}** - 1328 Points
  5. {% rauserpicalt AmirGaris, Amir96lx %}** - 1268 Points
  6. {% rauserpic MiningMario %}** - 1236 Points
  7. {% rauserpic NeoRetroGamer %} - 777 Points
  8. {% rauserpic pitapocket17 %} - 602 Points
  9. {% rauserpic CMinusMinus %}** - 597 Points
  10. {% rauserpic BlueShellBeast %}** - 596 Points

** Active Streak

Leaderboard of the Month

Event Summary: Compete against other players to top the selected leaderboard.
Event Information: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=19693
Duration: Ongoing
Host(s): {% rauserpic drisc %} & {% rauserpic Xionx %}
Notable Details: Season 1: February 1st - April 31st
Rankings:
Season 1 2026
  1. {% rauserpic Pikur %} - 46 Points
  2. {% rauserpic Molson %} - 33 Points
  3. {% rauserpic Kikingkikker %} - 29 Points
  4. {% rauserpic Aikner %} - 27 Points
  5. {% rauserpic Whynot15 %} - 25 Points
  6. {% rauserpic Aeliana %} - 25 Points
  7. {% rauserpic HungryWalnut %} - 25 Points
  8. {% rauserpic Bartis1989 %} - 24 Points
  9. {% rauserpic Foolacetic %} - 24 Points
  10. {% rauserpicalt ChoccyMilk, ChocoMilk %} - 23 Points
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July 2026

June 2026

Milestones - RAnniversary - Play This Set - Wish This Set - Current Events - Top Masteries - RA Fan Art - RAPatches/LLA - Jr Dev Program

May 2026

Milestones - RAnniversary - Play This Set - Wish This Set - Current Events - Top Masteries - RA Fan Art - RAPatches/LLA - Jr Dev Program

April 2026

Milestones - RAnniversary - Play This Set - Wish This Set - Current Events - Top Masteries - RA Fan Art - RAPatches/LLA - Jr Dev Program

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