The massively popular MMORPG title RIFT is currently reaching new heights. According to the official confirmation via developer and publisher Trion Worlds, RIFT has now become free-to-play alongside the unveiling of three new digital packs for the game.
“Today we’re excited to announce that RIFT is now available for download on Steam! You can now download, install, and run RIFT through the Steam client – absolutely free and without any subscription whatsoever,” the official post for the same states.
The new deal from Trion Worlds for the game seem even better for players as the new business plan allows them to access all the 16 major updates for the game alongside the main game.
While this might come as welcoming news for dedicated RIFT fans, it is to be noted that this is not the first time that RIFT has been planned to be under a free-to-play module. Back in May, the developer revealed that Trion Worlds will be adopting a free-to-play business model in the near future where players “will be able to experience the entire game world; every dungeon, every zone, and every level and get full access to all current and future game updates.”
“We have been listening to feedback from our players and watching the continuously developing MMO community, and are now ready to launch RIFT as a premium free-to-play experience,” said Bill Fisher, Creative Director of RIFT. “After taking our time and planning a careful transition; we are very excited to bring an enhanced game experience to everyone, without barriers.”
It was also revealed that with the new module in place, players will get to explore entire world of Telara for free and will have access to the expanded in-game RIFT Store where they can purchase in-game items.
“An optional subscription will still be available that grants a slew of ‘Patron’ benefits and bonuses to maximize the RIFT experience. Trion will celebrate its current and previous subscribers with loyalty and currency rewards for their time spent playing RIFT thus far,” the post stated.
“As a gamer’s game, a super fun and fair experience is of the utmost importance to us,” Fisher further added. “Players will have the opportunity to buy customizations and boosts to heighten their play experience; however the best gear in the game will always have to be earned through playing RIFT.”
Additionally, the developer has also revealed three exclusive packs for purchase with the Steam wallet, in order to celebrate the game’s Steam launch. The details are as follows:
Rift Ascended Edition ($19.99)
- $10 Credit Pack (500 Credits)
- 15-day Patron Pass
- Tartagon Mount
- Bogling Wastrel Companion Pet
- 24-Slot Bag
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
