Trion has confirmed that Rift will get its own free-to-play option as part of patch 1.7. Gamers will be able to play the first 20 levels for free without playtime restrictions, similar to what World of Warcraft offers players for free.
“In the past ten months, Rift has evolved at a breakneck pace, through seven massive updates that set new expectations for live MMOs, in features, in content, and in service,” said Scott Hartsman, Executive Producer of Rift and Trion’s CCO. “We think a Lite edition with no time limit is the best way for players to see what an amazing experience Rift continues to be.”
