THE RIFT News

[p]You keep showing up big time, and let’s be real — it gives us a massive boost. Thanks to everyone supporting, sharing, testing, crashing, and trying again. [/p][p][/p][p]“1,600?! That’s not a number, that’s an INVASION! Alright… just in case, I’m triggering a red alert — let’s hope it doesn’t blow up the coffee machine.” – R-V[/p]

[h3]Solar winds are blowing strong over The RIFT, and the cockpit aces have already etched their names into the memory of the stars. It’s time to see who truly rules each campaign... but more importantly, to get inspired and take their place![/h3][p][/p][p]Campaign 1:[/p][p]🥇 HyneKro : 01-04-347[/p][p]🥈 PimousseKa : 01-04-619[/p][p]🥉 Digitalblade : 01-08-083[/p][p]Campaign 2:[/p][p]🥇 HyneKro : 01-09-550[/p][p]🥈 RyeRevenTV : 01-09-828[/p][p]🥉 Scorpion400 : 01-14-433[/p][p]Campaign 3:[/p][p]🥇 HyneKro : 00-33-917[/p][p]🥈 Scorpion400 : 00-35-650[/p][p]🥉 Urzing : 00-38-141[/p][p][/p][p]HyneKro leads the dance, but who’s got the guts to dethrone them? 👑[/p][p]
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🧠 Pro Tip – Phasing Wall: The Art of the Pass-Through
The faster you enter, the faster you exit. Plan your approach ahead to keep as much momentum as possible on entry.[/p][p]"Come get me, this is never-ending…" – R-V"[/p]

[p]Huge thanks to everyone who’s jumped on board The RIFT. This is just the beginning of the journey.[/p][p][/p][p]“WOOHOOO! A thousand! That’s more than the number of bolts I lost this week! We’re famous, folks! FAY-MOUS!!” — R-V[/p]

[p]The Steam Next Fest has officially opened, and The RIFT is stepping into the spotlight.[/p][p]You can now download the demo: tutorials, free flight, solo campaign, leaderboard, and… a not-so-well-hidden little something. 👀[/p][p]Check it out here: Steam page link[/p][p]We’ve worked hard, listened closely during the playtests — now it’s your turn to take the controls. We’ll see you in the arena.[/p][p][/p][p]👉 Keep sharing your feedback on the demo over on Discord: every opinion counts and directly helps us refine the game — it’s like a live playtest.[/p][p][/p][p]"Time to fly fast, shoot straight, and uh… maybe avoid the walls? I’m the one who has to fix 'em, y’know." – R-V[/p]

[p]Since the first playtests, we’ve combed through every inch of the station to improve everything we could: visuals, interface, content, consistency, and overall game feel… In short, The RIFT has evolved a lot in preparation for this Next Fest. Here’s a look at what we’ve already revamped in-depth thanks to you: [/p]

• [p]Visual and behavioral improvements to all gameplay elements[/p]
• [p]A fully reworked main menu background: now set in a spaceship hangar[/p]
• [p]A total visual overhaul of maps and assets — mountains, buildings, stations, and scenery — for better coherence and overall environment quality, with more detail in shapes and textures[/p]
• [p]A full revamp of the 14 tutorial maps[/p]
• [p]1 brand new campaign map, alongside 2 existing ones that have been entirely reworked for the occasion[/p]
• [p]In Freefly mode: 3 new environments also featured in the campaign maps (Planet Erida Delta2, Moon Voss, Asteroids Craxis Array)[/p]
• [p]Complete overhaul of the main menu interface and all UI elements[/p]
• [p]First pass of ship customization (just the beginning — more to come)[/p]
• [p]Improved leaderboard[/p]
• [p]Implementation of a player profile[/p]
• [p]Early version of player stats integrated into the profile[/p]
• [p]Improved in-game HUD: clearer, more informative, without cluttering the screen[/p]
• [p]Upgraded photo mode[/p]
• [p]New soundtrack playlist (temporary placeholder for now)[/p]
• [p]Enhanced visual effects on the ship[/p]
• [p]Major optimization pass[/p]
• [p]Tons of content uploaded across our social media[/p]
• [p]Total redesign of our Steam page visuals[/p]
• [p]Brand-new logos and banners for The RIFT[/p]
• [p]And a surprise with a very… French touch. Oui oui[/p]

[p]“Are you sure this giant metal thing is even certified for the arena?”— R-V"[/p]