Rift registrations top 1 million
Trion Worlds' first MMORPG sees website account creation top platinum marker as head start servers go live.
On March 1, Trion Worlds will launch the first of its three announced online efforts, Rift, and thus far, the game seems to have generated significant interest. This week, the online gaming company announced that more than 1 million people have created accounts through its website. Among other perks, registration served as an opt-in to participate in Rift's beta-testing phase.
The milestone comes with Rift's launch date quickly approaching. The fantasy-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game will be available for the PC on March 1 in North America, while the European and UK release dates will follow on March 3 and March 4, respectively. Those who preordered the title were able to enter one of the game's 33 Head Start servers starting yesterday.
As its title might suggest, the game's premise is that "rifts" in space-time are playing havoc with the land of Telara and threatening to tear the fabric of the universe. Trion noted that the world will be highly malleable, as these rifts can be triggered by players or the development team, and they can also occur spontaneously. Their arrival will alter the landscape, as well as open up new areas for exploration.
Rift is available in three different configurations: Standard ($50), Digital Collector's Edition ($60), and Retail Collector's Edition ($80). The game also carries a $15 monthly subscription charge, with the first month being included in the game's purchase price. Trion is offering promotional $10-a-month pricing for those who make a six-month commitment as part of the "Founder's Pricing" plan, which will be available through March 15.
For more information, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of Rift.
Call of Duty: Game Pass' Savior? | Spot On EA Sports College Football 25 | Official Gameplay Features Deep Dive Trailer Wuthering Waves - Overleveled Boss Challenge HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT - Netero Official Character Gameplay Trailer (Japanese) Killing Floor 3 - Clot Enemy Reveal Trailer HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT - Leorio Official Character Gameplay Trailer (Japanese) HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT - Kurapika Official Character Gameplay Trailer (Japanese) Silent Hill 2 Remake Extended Gameplay Showcase | Silent Hill Transmission May 2024 PlayStation State Of Play Full Showcase | May 2024 Astro Bot Gameplay Trailer | PlayStation State of Play May 2024 Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay Trailer | PlayStation State of Play May 2024 Silent Hill 2 Remake Gameplay Trailer | PlayStation State of Play May 2024
Please enter your date of birth to view this video
By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com
Join the conversation