Trion Worlds' Rift goes free-to-play
    
        by: 
            Mike
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        posted:
        5/14/2013 9:11:00 AM
    
    
 
    Online game Rift is going free-to-play, offering every dungeon, zone and level for free.
Players who pay a base subscription will receive "patron" benefits that grant them in-game rewards.
“We have been listening to feedback from our players and watching the continuously developing MMO community, and are now ready to launch RIFT as a premium free-to-play experience,” said Bill Fisher, creative director of Rift. “After taking our time and planning a careful transition; we are very excited to bring an enhanced game experience to everyone, without barriers.”