Free introductory version launches today with Rift\u2122 1.7: Carnival of the Ascended<\/p>\n
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. \u2013 Feb. 1, 2012 \u2013 Trion Worlds, the leading publisher and developer of premium games for the connected era, continues to increase accessibility to their hit MMORPG Rift\u2122 by introducing Rift Lite, a version that allows anyone with a Trion account to experience the game\u2019s first 20 levels at no cost and with no playtime restrictions. Rift Lite debuts today with the latest patch, Carnival of the Ascended, which features Ascended Weddings, PvP improvements, the new River of Souls Chronicle, and much more.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 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,\u201d said Scott Hartsman, Executive Producer of Rift and Trion\u2019s CCO. \u201cWe think a Lite edition with no time limit is the best way for players to see what an amazing experience Rift continues to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rift Lite is accessible across all servers to anyone with a Trion account, giving potential Ascended a risk-free opportunity to play the game IGN called the \u201cBest MMO Game\u201d of 2011. Players can create a character and experience the first 20 levels in the plane-besieged world of Telara, working their way through the zones of Terminus, Mathosia, Freemarch, Silverwood, and visiting their faction\u2019s capital cities.<\/p>\n
In addition to the new trial, Rift 1.7 features many quality of life improvements, including:
\n\u2022 PvP Improvements – Smoother advancement and better rewards
\n\u2022 Ascended Weddings – Share eternity with your soulmate, Telara-style
\n\u2022 River of Souls Chronicle – Undead adventure for two
\n\u2022 New Master Mode Dungeon \u2013 Caduceus Rise
\n\u2022 Expert Dungeon Overhaul – More options, better loot!
\n\u2022 Better Endgame Equipment – Improved loot for your endgame Ascended<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s update marks the initial stage of the Carnival of the Ascended. In a few weeks, the largest and most spectacular World Event Telara has ever witnessed will kick off, celebrating the heroic feats of the Ascended. Amazing in-game events, special loot, and prizes will make the Carnival World Event something that won\u2019t be soon forgotten.<\/p>\n