Tribes: Ascend Details Single Purchase Option as Game of the Year Edition

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Tribes: Ascend Details Single Purchase Option as Game of the Year Edition

Post by Eorl @ 01:19pm 14/02/13 | 0 Comments

Hi-Rez Studios has today announced more details about the new single purchase offer mentioned yesterday, titling it as a Game of the Year Edition which will be made available on February 15th for their highly regarded free-to-play first person shooter Tribes: Ascend (AusGamers 10/10).

The new edition will be offering access to various weapons, classes, perks and additional items from the previous ten expansions. Hi-Rez Chief Operating Officer Todd Haris stated that "Nothing changes for players that are enjoying the game with the free-to-play model," however adding that the single-purchase choice is given for those looking to unlock all weapons.

The team are also celebrating the Game of the Year release with new content for all players, which includes six brand new maps (three CTF/Blitz and three Arena maps), the new Shocklance weapon, and two new cosmetic skins. You can find the upcoming patch notes here.

The GotY Edition has also been priced, and will be available at a launch discount price of $29.99 at the official website and on Steam. Existing Tribes VIPs can purchase the GoTY Edition for only $19.99 at the official website as well.