Trion Worlds has announced that the subscription-only Rift Prime server will be launching on March 7th. As announced last month, the Prime server will "return us to the launch of Rift" when the cap was level 50 and at a time without boosts, supply crates, no equipment or bags in the Store and more. "This is the world of Rift before free-to-play".
The Prime server will only be available to Patrons. Players can activate Patron status via a recurring subscription to Rift or purchase it with REX or "receive a limited-time Patron pass".
Players who are looking to take part in the Prime server can ensure that they will be flagged ahead of time can purchase a Rift Primogenitor package from the Shop for $30. It includes 30-days Patron access, 2 15-day Patron access codes for friends; the Armored White War Tiger mount; the Primogenitor title; a Cloak of the Void and a Prime portrait frame.
Once the duration of the Prime server ends (as yet to be determined), players will be able to transfer their characters to the server of choice.
Additionally, Trion Worlds is currently running a server name challenge! From February 23 through 25, players can use the hashtag #NameRiftPrime to submit their ideas for the name of the new RIFT Prime server via the RIFT forums. From February 26 through 28, players will be polled on the top 5 names, with the winner announced on the weekly RIFT livestream on March 2. Visit the RIFT blog for more details.
Be sure to join us on this Friday’s RIFTstream, where we will talk about all things Prime!
Friday, February 23, 11:30 AM PT (19:30 UTC) – we will simulcast on Twitch, Facebook and Twitter. Travel back in time with us and begin your journey.
We can hardly wait to greet you there!
You can learn more by heading to the handy Prime FAQ on the Rift site.