Rift is Upon Us!

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Rift's official launch day is finally here! If you're planning on jumping into this new fantasy MMO, you need to know two things if you want to have a fighting chance: how the complex character system works, and how you can conquer its namesake rift dynamic invasion system. Thankfully, you don't have to go it alone: we put together a massive launch guide in our April issue--on stands now--that tells you everything you need to know to get started on the right foot and conquer the world of Rift with ease, including 12 perfect character builds. Continue reading to see the full list of everything our guide has, and watch the launch day trailer Trion just released!

Pick up our April issue and read the launch guide where we discuss:

  • The first four dungeons that you will encounter, what they are and what you need to look out for.
  • Step-by-step instructions for builing the best character for your class
  • Tricks and tips for dominating in PvP
  • Preview of endgame encounters

Free tip for excelling in the lands of Rift: the three PC Gamer editor squirrels,Tabasco, Anchovy and Lexington, wandered the lands of Rift's beta. Although the looked cute and sweet, anyone that attacked them soon felt the wrath a tiny cute woodland creature--they had raid-boss quality attacks! Their current whereabouts on live servers are unknown, but let us know if you can find our beloved editors in the world! But beware, we did not send them out unarmed...

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