RIFT is going Completely Free-to-Play
Wow, I can honestly say I wasn't expecting this. Trion Worlds, just announced their MMORPG RIFT will be transitioning over to a free-to-play model starting on June 12, 2013. What's more, the game will be entirely F2P; with every dungeon, zone, level, and all current as well as future expansion content fully accessible to non paying players.
The MMO will have the customary cosmetic shop which will provide the usual mounts, boosts, wardrobe items and the like. A subscription will still be available that will grant extra experience, instant access to your bank, faster mount speed, and boosts to other reputation and currency gains. Those that were, and still are current subscribers will also be rewarded with loyalty and currency rewards.
The conversion to F2P will kick off alongside update 2.3, Empyreal Assault, which will add a new zone, world event, and more. Rift was one of the few P2P MMOs I enjoyed with a decent raiding experience, so personally I'm excited to see it go F2P without restrictions.
You can check out the full breakdown by taking a look at the official RIFT F2P FAQ here. The developers also plan on hosting two livestream events to discuss the conversion with fans on May 17th and May 31st.
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If it doesn't cost less than 10 USD, I recommend not buying it, LOL. (tho, you can try to win it... but you're up against 10,000+ ppls)
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Hurry up, the offer seems limited!
Add this code into your your Rift account on Trion website:
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cya online!
Now if we can get SWTOR to follow the same model.... i still think their "profits" are bogus. seeing as no one wants to play a game where you can't even change your title without paying real cash...
Props to trion.
honestly have been thinking of giving up gaming altogether as of late. games are slimmed down, content is weak, and gameplay hasnt improved in years. add to that the companies go for the quick strike sales motto and it overall has brought the industry down as far as im concerned.
when f2p games first hit the market i thought they had the potential of doing something great, but for the most part its only encouraged welfare gamers to troll and destroy the few good games out there. Rift appears to be the next victim. its hard for a company to make a good game and actually get back the money they want to spend on it when the market is filled with games targeting impulse buyers with ADD
they are too late, I'm not interested in this game anymore
Shame that it's going F2P because we all know, that happens because game is not bringing enough profit, or new players, or whatever. And there is always a risk that it can be closed forever.
Secret World will be the same, and all these fancy MMOs which thought they can survive on P2P mode. I'll not be surprised that Defiance will be the same, just not now...but..we'll see.
Can't waif to check Rift out :)
Cya in game
May 17 - Free-to-Play Overview 1:30pm PDT Friday,
May 31 - REX, Loyalty, & Gifting 1:30pm PDT Friday,
June 7 - Dendrome Preview 1:30pm PDT Friday,
June 14 - Update 2.3: Empyreal Assault 1:30pm PDT Friday,
*Recordings will also be uploaded to YouTube channel following each broadcast: http://www.youtube.com/riftmmo
I salute the initiative to make the game ftp , myself will definitely play it again. If you wanna play a game in that you don't feel like you play alone, but you know its an mmo and interaction with other players its low, and you want to play a good social game also, this is it, see you in the game , respect.
I hope i can still get my pre-purchase items.