Arriving a week later than expected, TRION has outlined the final details for the v1.2 update to the MMORPG.
The v1.2 patch adds quite a few new features including new content. The game update is being dubbed the “Spoils of War” and will add new features such as the LFG tool, Facebook integration, an additional fifth role, the Wardrobe and the new zone events which should really spice things up in open gameplay.
Another major new addition is the new 10 man sliver raids with the first one appearing in Shimmersand which will take players to an alternate reality.
Last week we talked to TRION’s Hal Hanlin about the new features so if you have not read that yet then do check it out as it goes into this update in detail.
To get ready for the update, TRION is also launching a prelude called the Spoils of War where Earth and Fire rifts are opening unexpectedly all across Telara, spilling forth mysterious fragments of golden dragon eggs along with the usual monstrosities. New daily quests will be available in the main cities of Sanctum and Meridian where there will be special rewards up for grabs.
Full list of Rift 1.2 Features:
Facebook Integration – Post updates, screenshots, or Achievements from Telara directly to your Facebook profile!
Looking for Group– Automatically form groups for dungeons, rifts, and group quests. Complete random expert dungeons for additional bonuses, both for the daily player and the weekend warrior!
Wardrobe – Players can configure up to five outfit slots to choose between – look however you want, and break out those costume items.
New Ascended Powers – Omen Sight (Guardian) and Quantum Sight (Defiant) reveal openings to Slivers and even more in the future
Additional Role – By popular demand, players can purchase a 5th role for even more class flexibility
Many UI Improvements –Auction House, Crafting, and Artifacts all receive useful new refinements
New Content in Rift 1.2:
Gilded Prophecy Sliver – RIFT extends its support of 10-player raids to this new type of instance! Fight against Golden Maw cultists from another reality to prevent them from gaining relics of vast power
New Dynamic Content – Two new raid rifts, one new expert group rift, rifts specifically designed around rewarding crafters, and easier access to expert group rifts
New Zone Events:
Planar Chill – Control strategic locations in Iron Pine Peak against planar onslaught
Scourge of the Sands – Defend precious resources as they are moved to critical locations in Shimmersand Desert, then launch a counter attack
An Eye for an Eye– Guardians and Defiants summon their respective champions in order to defeat the Colossi in this end-game brawl.
For all the RIFT news and updates check RIFT: IncGamers daily.
Published: May 4, 2011 11:22 am