Rift Lite Goes Live, First 20 Levels Free

Posted Feb 1, 2012 at 3:16PM EST by

Listed in: News Tags: carnival of the ascended, Free Trial, rift, rift lite

Rift patch 1.7, also known as Carnival of the Ascended, has officially gone live. And in addition to the numerous game improvements and new features awaiting current Rift players, Trion Worlds has bundled an all-new way for new players to experience the game.

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Called Rift Lite, this new mode allows anyone with a Trion account to play Rift until their character reaches level 20. There are no restrictions on play, no fees for registration, and no time limits for enjoying the trial. This means that new players could potentially get a few dozen hours of play completely free, which will help them decide whether Rift is a game they enjoy.

Rift isn’t the only game offering its early levels up for free – World of Warcraft recently adopted a similar scheme. It’s a smart bet when you look at it; most players are going to be more likely to pay for a game once they’ve invested some time in a character.

Scott Hartsman, executive producer for Rift, commented that the free version of the game was the best way for new players to get a quick taste of the Rift experience.

If you haven’t checked out Rift, now seems like a good time.

Do you think offering unlimited free trials like this is a good way to land new subscribers?

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