Rift Launch Announcement!

[Morreion]

Rift Set to Launch March 1, 2011 (Rift official forums)

Retail and Digital Pre-Order Start Today

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – January 4, 2011 – Trion Worlds, a global publisher and developer of premium online games, today announced that the upcoming MMORPG Rift™ is scheduled to launch in North America on March 1st and in Europe on March 4th. Today also marks the start of the game’s pre-order program through both digital and retail channels.

“The launch of Rift is the culmination of our tireless efforts over the past several years to bring players the most complete, full-featured, and dynamic online game they’ve ever experienced,” said Lars Buttler, CEO of Trion Worlds. “Through the dedication, creativity, and incredible track record of our veteran development team, we’ve been able to create an exceptionally polished and immersive online world filled with adventure, surprise, and beauty. We can’t wait to share Rift with players around the world.”

Beginning today, customers who pre-order Rift receive their choice of one-of-three exclusive in-game pets, and are eligible to participate in the head-start period anticipated to begin February 24th. Pre-order customers will also be granted access to play in all remaining closed-beta events. Beta details, including a regularly updated event schedule, are available at www.RIFTgame.com/beta.

Available for purchase online and at select retail outlets, the Standard, Digital Collector’s and Retail Collector’s Editions of the game will sell for $49.99, $59.99 and $79.99 USD, respectively. The standard monthly subscription rate for the game will be $14.99 USD.

Cindy Bowens
Sr. Community Manager
Rift

Subscription Information (Rift official site)

Looks pretty standard!

[Morreion]

I confess- I preordered the boxed collector's edition from EB Games today!

[Regolyth]

Pssh! You're late Gack! I preordered it Saturday!

[Morreion]

Hah! Sounds like it's a decent game then!

[Regolyth]

I love it. I can't wait for the PvP beta event this weekend. It will determine how long I play the game. At this point, the PvE and gameplay are enough to get me to buy the game. If the PvP is good, then I think I might still with it for a while. Or at least until GW2 comes out, then I'll have to see which I like better.

[Morreion]

Same here- for me, GW2 is the biggest game attraction for the rest of 2011 after Rift releases. I have to try that game.