Trion Worlds has announced that Rift will be going free-to-play on June 12. The switchover will commence with the game’s next major content update 2.3, Empyreal Assault.
The whole game will be open to all players, including all zones, dungeons and other content. Subscription options will be open for increased mount speed, extra money for drops and special experience bonuses; certain boosts, cosmetic details and mounts will be available via an in-game store as well.
“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,” . “After taking our time and planning a careful transition; we are very excited to bring an enhanced game experience to everyone, without barriers,” said Rift creative director Bill Fisher. “As a gamer’s game, a super fun and fair experience is of the utmost importance to us,” he 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.”
Source: RiftGame.com
