The latest Rift producer’s letter has been published on the official site. The discussion begins with a recitation of some of the best things that have happened to the game in the past re months including technical improvements. The letter then goes on to dissect some of the challenges encountered with v4.0, how those challenges will be met and what the future holds for Trion’s MMO.
Rift – Next Patch Delayed Until March 29th
The Rift site has been updated with a short note to let players know that update 4.1: Forged in Flame has been delayed until March 29th. Developers cited the need to “invest a few more weeks” into both internal and PTS testing. As a result, Carnival of the Ascended is also delayed until after the deployment of 4.1, hopefully, March 30th.
Rift – New Raid Coming in March with Forged in Flame Update
The Rift site has been updated with a forward look at the next Starfall Prophecy update coming on March 1st. Called Forged in Flame, the 4.1 update will feature a new 10-player raid called the Tartartic Depths and with new Eternal weapons that can be improved via a questline that sends players off to close rifts, complete jumping puzzles and defeating a variety of enemies. These Eternal weapons will be considered “best in slot”.
Rift – Fortress Sieges, Individual Loot & LFR Arrive in Hotfix
Rift has been updated with a new hotfix patch that brings some much-anticipated content into the game: Fortress Sieges, Looking for Raid and the individual loot system. Fortress Sieges allows individual players or groups up to raid size to take on Xarth’s Skull zone. Individuals assist by working along the exterior walls taking on vulnerable targets. Small groups take on enemies further into the fortress while large raid groups can tackle capturing siege weaponry.
Rift – Take Part in Fae Yule Through January 11th
Trion Worlds is inviting all Rift players to the game’s annual Fae Yule celebration that comes with themed Instant Adventures and a Warfront as well as new items and features to earn. The event is currently live and will run through January 11, 2017.
Rift – Tok’s Proving Grounds, a Puzzle-Laden Dungeon for the Insane
For those who love puzzles, the new Rift dungeon, Tok’s Proving Grounds, may provide just the challenge they’re looking for. The dungeon is entirely made up of puzzles including just finding it to begin with: “Search for a Platonic solid somewhere in the village of Alittu”. Riiiiiight…
Rift – Starfall Prophecy – TheHiveLeader’s Impressions
Rift’s newest expansion, Starfall Prophecy, is finally here! Does this new expansion take Rift to new heights? Or is it a dud?
Rift – Game On #90 – Diving into RIFT’s Starfall Prophecy
This week on Game On, Chris and Bill dive deep into the world of evil underlings with a discussion of Obsidian’s new RPG, Tyranny. Later, they talk about ArtCraft’s new fundraising effort that makes supporters actual investors, Guild Wars 2’s latest icy update, and how Starfall Prophecy is adding to the world of RIFT. Should you buy it now?
Rift – Compensation for Downtime During Starfall Prophecy Launch
Game Director for Rift, Chris Junior, recently took to the official Rift forums to announce some compensation initiatives for players currently being effected by the downtimes and crashing experienced with the 64-Bit client.
Rift – Starfall Prophecy – Beastmaster Leveling Stream VOD
Starfall Prophecy is the 3rd major expansion to Trion Worlds’ Rift. We’ve been playing it since it launched on Wednesday the 16th, and Managing Editor Bill Murphy streamed it for about 2 hours this week. This is that VOD!