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Trion Worlds has expanded Rift’s availability today by adding the MMORPG to EA’s Origin platform. Starting today, players can choose to purchase the Standard or Ashes of History editions of the game on the digital download platform.

The Rift Standard edition comes priced at $19.99, while the Ashes of History edition is priced at $29.99. For a limited time, purchasing through Origin also gets players the Screechling Vanity Pet and the Ascended Gift Pack, an assortment of in-game items that includes – the 10-slot Spirit Woven Backpack, 10 Essence of Magic, 10 Essence of Health, 20 Soul Nectar and 5 Words of Might.

Additional details are available via the press release after the break.

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Trion’s Game of the Year Rift™ Launches on Origin™ Today

Purchase game through EA’s digital service and receive limited-edition in-game items

Rift™, the immensely successful MMORPG from Trion Worlds, is the latest addition to the growing list of titles on Origin™, EA’s direct-to-consumer gaming platform. Beginning today, gamers can purchase on Origin both the Standard and Ashes of History editions of Rift for $19.99 and $29.99 respectively, and join fellow Ascended from around the globe in the fight against the planes. For a limited time, purchasing through Origin gets new Rift players in-game bonuses - the adorable Screechling Vanity Pet and the Ascended Gift Pack, a goodie bag filled with stat-bumping treats that give players the edge they need to vanquish the Blood Storm.     

Ascended Gift Pack includes:
o   Spirit Woven Backpack – 10 slot bag
o   Essence of Magic (10) – Restores a small amount of mana
o   Essence of Health (10) – Restores a small amount of health
o   Soul Nectar (20) – Restores a moderate amount of health and mana over 10 seconds
o   Words of Might (5) – Temporarily increases Dexterity, Strength, Intelligence, and Wisdom

Rift, Trion’s debut title, was widely acclaimed on its release in March 2011 and has recently garnered a number of international accolades, including MMORPG.com’s “Game of the Year”, and IGN.com’s “Best MMO Game” of 2011. The development team is currently working on the seventh major patch for the game, which will be available soon.

For more information on the Standard Edition visit: http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/pd/productID.243547000

For more information on the Ashes of History Edition visit: http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/pd/productID.244438800