Tag Archives: Tribes: Ascend
Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 16:07 GMT
Tribes: Ascend GoTY single purchase option releases this week
Hi-Rez Studios has announced its single-purchase Game of the Year Edition for Tribes: Ascend will be released on February 15. Along with all the content noted yesterday, it also comes with weapon and perk DLC from all previous expansions as well as a new weapon called the Shocklance. The upcoming patch will also include six new maps and two new cosmetic skins. The GoTY Edition will run you $29.99 and existing Tribes VIPs can purchase it for $19.99. A new video is below.
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 21:05 GMT
Tribes: Ascend Single Purchase option to be made available with next update
Tribes: Ascend will have a Single Purchase option available, Hi-Rez Studios has announced. The one-time purchase comes with all weapon unlock, along with perks and classes minus the extra cosmetic items. The Single Purchase option will be rolled out with Friday’s scheduled update, which will also introduce new maps. A price was not provided for the new option at press time, but the studio told PCgamesN it will be priced “the ballpark of other PC multiplayer shooters,” with Tribes VIP members getting an additional discount. It can still be played as a free-to-play experience title for those you prefer it that way.
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 13:36 GMT
Tribes: Ascend dev cuts XP cost of unlocks by 50%
Tribes: Ascend developer Hi-Rez Studios has responded to suggestions from its community that the shooter would be more fun if the XP store’s unlocks weren’t so expensive. The studio has now slashed XP unlock prices by 50% to speed things up a little. Now, if only Marks & Spencers could do the same with its prices we’d all be swimming in posh nosh. No? Just me then.
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 | 15:05 BST
Tribes: Ascend released in Germany alongside Marksman content update
Tribes: Ascend has been released in Germany, Hi-Rez Studios has announced. The free-to-play multiplayer shooter includes a translated game client – excluding voice-overs – and German-speaking community support. Further localizations of the game are scheduled for the latter half of the year.
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | 17:17 BST
Tribes: Ascend video shows off Twinfusor update
A video for Tribes: Ascend has been released, showcasing the Twinfusor update. It includes new weapons, new maps, new skins, voice-packs, clan-tags, party feature, and many balance changes to devices and perks. Watch it below.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 | 19:04 BST
Tribes: Ascend is now available on Steam
Hi-Rez Studios has announced Tribes: Ascend is now available on Steam. The updated version of the game includes the new Stonehenge capture the flag mode, and the team deathmatch map. There’s also a first-person spectator mode for the community as well. The game is also being localized to support German, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese, and beta versions of these languages are available in the latest patch, with final versions and support for additional languages on the way. Tribes: Ascend has over one million registered users.
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 | 01:15 BST
Tribes: Ascend “Stonehenge” update 6 adds maps and more
Catch up on what’s new in the latest Tribes: Ascend update in the trailer through the break.
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 02:50 BST
Tribes: Ascend Accelerate update to speed unlocks
Accelerate – the fifth major patch for free-to-play shooter Tribes: Ascend – adds 27 new weapon variants, two new Capture and Hold maps, “significant balance adjustments” and seriously faster unlocks. But why read my boring, boring words when you can look on a trailer detailing the changes to a chorus of explosions and jetpacks?
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 07:37 BST
Tribes: Ascend update adds more gear for Brutes
The latest update for Tribes: Ascend is called Staying Alive; check out the Brute’s three new weapons in the showcase trailer through the break.
Wed, May 16, 2012 | 18:44 BST
Tribes: Ascend client downloaded over 1 million times
Hi-Rez has announced the client for Tribes: Ascend has been downloaded over 1.2 million times since launch. “We’re thrilled that over 1 million gamers have discovered the fast-paced and skill-based gameplay of Tribes,” said the firm’s COO Todd Harris. “It is truly the player support of the title that has driven the population growth and fuels our team to deliver updates.” At the end of April, Harris announced the game had over 800,000 registered accounts.
Thu, May 03, 2012 | 03:53 BST
Tribes: Ascend has 800K users, no console plans
Free-to-play shooter Tribes: Ascend is generating serious buzz, as an impressive early player base shows.
Tue, May 01, 2012 | 21:27 BST
Players killed 153 million times during Tribes: Ascend beta
Hi-Rez Studios has released an infographic detailing some pretty impressive Tribes: Ascend statistics complied during the shooter’s beta. Looking over the graphic, it states more than 153 million kills were pulled off, with over 9 million resulting in revenge from other players. Close to 3 million flags were captured and over 8 million players manages to return the flags thus denying a score. Seems some players aren’t so observant, as there have been close to 9,000 supply drop kills. Awesome. The game available to play for free now. Thanks, TenTonHammer.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 | 21:53 BST
Tribes: Ascend has over 800,000 registered accounts
Tribes: Ascend has over 800,000 registered accounts, Hi-Rez Studios COO Todd Harris told Gamasutra.The free-to-play shooter just received a new update called Raid & Pillage which added new items, weapons and skins. The game available to play for free now.
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 | 03:33 BST
Tribes: Ascend Raid & Pillage update drops tomorrow
Free to play shooter Tribes: Ascend is drawing quite a lot of buzz; check out the three new weapons dropping in tomorrow’s update and see if you’re not tempted.
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 | 13:39 BST
Tribes: Ascend now available for download
Hi-Rez Studios has announced the release of Tribes: Ascend, its sci-fi multiplayer shooter for PC. The game is now available for digital download and the release build includes nine playable classes, five game-modes, and 16 maps. Recent additions include the CTF map Raindance, as well as a new game-mode called Capture and Hold. The Release build also includes a preview of the Custom Server functionality that will soon be available to players. Download the game directly through the official website.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 | 03:35 BST
Tribes Ascend trailer shows off upcoming stealth update
Check out the new gadgets and goodies in the upcoming Cloak & Dagger update for free to play shooter Tribes Ascend.
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | 15:28 GMT
New map and servers added for Tribes: Ascend open beta
Hi-Rez Studios has updated the open beta for its free-to-play fast-action multiplayer shooter Tribes: Ascend.
Fri, Mar 09, 2012 | 13:37 GMT
Tribes: Ascend to release on April 12, new movie hits
Hi-Rez has confirmed that Tribes: Ascend will release on April 12.
Wed, Mar 07, 2012 | 11:42 GMT
Tribes Ascend update includes new map, introduces badges
A new update for the Tribes Ascend beta has launched, introducing a new badges system for the game. Badges will be rewarded whenever you hit certain milestones in it. A new multiplayer map, Outskirts, has also been introduced alongside two new perks: rage and sonic punch.
Get the rest of the details here.
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 14:18 GMT
Open beta for Tribes: Ascend starts February 24
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that the open beta for Tribes: Ascend will start Friday, February 24.


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