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Earthrise News
Latest Headlines for Earthrise
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Game Service Ends Today
Masthead Studios has announced that service for Earthrise will cease as of today, Thursday, February 9th. According to Atanas Atanasov, Director of Masthead Studios, the team felt that Earthrise had been released too early and never managed to meet its players' expectations.
Reported on Feb 09, 2012 -
Subscription Fee Outgoing, F2P Incoming
Masthead Studios has announced that the monthly subscription fee for Earthrise will be removed beginning December 1st. Players who have already purchased the game will play Earthrise subscription-free until the free to play transition is complete in early 2012.
Reported on Nov 15, 2011 -
How is it Doing?
MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle is pulling double duty features-wise today. In his second article, Adam takes a look at Earthrise. Adam revisits Masthead Studios' game to see if the devs have been able to pull Earthrise from the brink of doom so many predicted for it several months ago. Read on!
Reported on Nov 13, 2011 -
Latest Patch Brings Vehicle Transportation
Masthead Studios has released the latest patch for Earthrise. Included in the update are new vehicles, monsters as well as the usual bug fixes and enhancements.
Reported on Oct 22, 2011 -
Game and Subscription Prices Slashed
Masthead Studios has announced that both the Earthrise retail cost and the cost of the game's monthly subscription will be cut by 60% starting August 5, 2011. That brings the price of the game to $14.00 with a six month subscription costing only $8.33 per month.
Reported on Jul 27, 2011 -
First Major Patch Update
The team at Masthead Studios are proud to announce that Earthrise's first major content patch launched on July 14th, giving players improved performance with the game's client, as well as a netcode optimization, guild ranks and quest enhancements.
Reported on Jul 16, 2011 -
Iceberg Interactive Takes Over Distribution
Iceberg Interactive has announced that it has inked a deal with Masthead Studios to distribute Earthrise worldwide. In addition, the price has been reduced to 29.99 Euros or about $43 USD and the upcoming "Territorial Warfare" expansion will be free to all players. Territorial Warfare is expected to be released later in June for both boxed and digital versions of the game.
Reported on Jun 02, 2011 -
Vehicle Concept Images
The Earthrise team has released a pair of concept art screens featuring a look at vehicles that will be added to the game in the next few months. Check these babies out!
Reported on Apr 20, 2011 -
Outlining the Future
Masthead Studios has released information about upcoming development plans for Earthrise. The team has an aggressive scheduled ahead for the game through April and May. Planned improvements to the game include quest hints, resurrection mechanics, item and vehicle painting and more.
Reported on Mar 31, 2011 -
Exploration Rewards Added
Masthead Studios has announced that Earthrise has been updated with a new patch that brings exploration rewards online as well as server improvements to address the lag issues. Also added are keybinding options with game balance also being addressed.
Reported on Mar 14, 2011 -
The Official Review
Many players have been seeking a great futuristic sandbox MMO to play. Into this frenzied community launched Earthrise in early February. Does it fulfill the hopes of its fans? Find out in Adam Tingle's review of Earthrise.
Reported on Feb 24, 2011 -
Second First Impressions
Earthrise, recently released, has been the subject of intense conversation here at MMORPG.com since the publication of Garrett Fuller's 'First Impressions' article. To show that we at MMORPG.com are not part of the hive mind Borg, writer Adam Tingle has also taken a look at Earthrise and has a "Second Opinion" about the game based on his experiences. Check out Adam's thoughts and then leave a comment or two below.
Reported on Feb 17, 2011 -
First Impressions
Earthrise launched worldwide last week and MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller has been spending some quality time in game. He's got a few first impressions to share with our readers so check it out. Be sure to leave a comment or two below when you're finished.
Reported on Feb 07, 2011 -
Launch Day Arrives
Fans of space-themed MMOs will be heading into Earthrise with the game's official release today. Earthrise is available via digital download directly from the Masthead Studios website or from select digital distributors. Folks purchasing from Masthead will receive the special Exemplar Armor Set. Iceberg Interactive is offering buyers an exclusive map and bonus poster. Direct2Drive buyers receive special armor.
Reported on Feb 04, 2011 -
Beta Key Grab Event!
Masthead Studios has given MMORPG 1000 keys to enter the final beta testing phase of Earthrise before its release on Feb. 4th. The keys won't last long, so make sure to claim your key before they are all gone!
Reported on Jan 29, 2011 -
Exclusive Screens #4
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise team have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to our final installment for January! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub and a team of adventurers out on patrol. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #4 feature.
Reported on Jan 28, 2011 -
Development Roadmap
Masthead Studios has published an 'Earthrise Development Roadmap' outlining the plan for post-release development of the game. The plan gives details about features to be released for the three months following the game's debut in February as well as some plans for later in 2011.
Reported on Jan 25, 2011 -
Developer Diary #2 - Cascade Mountains
The second entry in the ongoing series of diaries from Masthead Studios is out over at the official Earthrise website. Learn about the Cascade Mountains, a territory where the Noir Insurgents can "live their covert lives away from the eyes of Continoma agents". Check out the blog entry!
Reported on Jan 23, 2011 -
Exclusive Screens
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise team have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to our first installment for January! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub and a team of adventurers setting out. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #1 feature.
Reported on Jan 21, 2011 -
Cinematic Intro Trailer Debuts
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise development team have released a brand new cinematic intro trailer. The trailer shows off a character creating a new shotgun to aid in survival in the wilderness. Problem is, another character preys on those who don't pay attention. Earthrise is scheduled to be released on February 4th.
Reported on Jan 20, 2011
