The free-to-play massively multiplayer reboot of the popular online shooter series, Tribes Ascend, will be open to the public on the 24th February after having a closed beta for 300,000 users.
”We have expanded capacity in North America, Europe, and Australia and added new local servers to support growing communities in Brazil and Asia.” said Hi Rez’s studio chief Todd Harris.
In addition, current beta players need not worry about losing their stats - all player progress and unlocks will be preserved with no character wipes planned.
A patch is being released just prior to the beta opening up, including the following additions:
* New gametype, Arena Deathmatch, with two initial maps
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New Capture The Flag map, Temple Ruins
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New Team Deathmatch map, Inferno
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Two new unlockable items for the Soldier class: Proximity Grenade and Utility Pack
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New default suits for Doombringer and Brute
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Ability to view either Blood Eagle or Diamond Sword skins from Class menu
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Service supporting Name Change
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Large number of bug-fixes and balance adjustments.
The beta will be open to the beta at 5PM GMT on the 24th February.
