Trion Worlds’ RIFT has gone free to play. The developer announced the same today and revealed three new digital bundles for the game. Thankfully, you’ll still be able to access all 16 major updates for the game along with the main released.
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Scott Hartsman, CEO of Trion Worlds stated that, “Steam has been an amazing partner for Trion. When we first launched Rift, Steam’s dedicated community of gamers helped bring our vision of a dynamic, exciting world to life. We’re thrilled to now bring the free version of the game to the largest network of PC gamers online.”
The digital bundles are detailed as follows, according to the developer’s blog:
The Rift is a new game by Thunderkick which serves up a unique theme with some special gameplay features. There are 5-reels, 17 paylines and all sort weird and wonderful icons to discover in this spooky slot machine. So, if you are bored of the same old spinning action, then you might like the sound of Rift Spins, sticky wilds and free spins. Rift features an in-game store that offers a wide variety of items such as gear, companion pets, mounts, consumables, expansion Souls, boosts and services such as additional character slots in exchange for regular in-game currency as well as RIFT Store Credits available for real-world money. Most of the items exclusively.
Rift Ascended Edition ($19.99)
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- $10 Credit Pack (500 Credits)
- 15-day Patron Pass
- Tartagon Mount
- Bogling Wastrel Companion Pet
- 24-Slot Bag
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Rift Patron Edition ($39.99)
- $15 Credit Pack (2250 Credits)
- 30-day Patron Pass
- Tartagon Mount
- Spindrel Mount
- Cyclone Mount
- Bogling Wastrel Companion Pet
- Mini-Regulos Companion Pet
- 24-Slot Bag
- Personal Banker
- Portable Teleporter
- Faction Tabards
Rift Ultimate Hardcore Patron Edition ($99.99)
- $50 Credit Pack (8500 Credits)
- 60-day Patron Pass
- Tartagon Mount
- Spindrel Mount
- Cyclone Mount
- Armored White Tiger Mount
- Ghost, the While Hellbug Mount
- Bogling Wastrel Companion Pet
- Mini-Regulos Companion Pet
- 24-Slot Bag
- Personal Banker
- Portable Teleporter
- Faction Tabards
- Votan Fragger Weapon Transmog
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Considering the troubles that have plagued Trion throughout the year, including the failure of Defiance and the closing of offices in the beginning of 2013, it’ll be interesting to see how RIFT going free to play affects the company. Stay tuned for more details.