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 http://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.
RIFT will also offer a limited-time «Founder’s Pricing» for players,
featuring a $9.99 USD/month price for a multi-month subscription. For
more information on Founder’s Pricing and subscription details, visit http://www.RIFTgame.com/subscriptions.
For all info on the Collector’s Editions, pre-order incentives, and subscription plans, please visit http://www.RIFTgame.com/preorder.
RIFT is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the following content
descriptors: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, and Violence.
For the latest info on RIFT, please visit http://www.RIFTgame.com.
Contact
Chris Schmidt
Trion Worlds
650.394.1255
cschmidt@trionworlds.com