
Update includes new maps, new features, and localized game client for Germany,
Brazil, and Russia
Atlanta, GA - June 27, 2012 - Hi-Rez Studios, independent developer of AAA
free-to-play online games, today announced that Tribes: Ascend has launched on
Valve's Steam service.
The fast-paced, free-to-play multiplayer shooter has received a strong critical
reception from the gaming press, including Editor's Choice awards from PC Gamer,
IGN, and Gamespy, and 10/10 scores from review sites worldwide including
Eurogamer and Ausgamers.
Tribes: Ascend has over one million registered users, and the move to Steam,
combined with international servers and language support, will expose the title
to millions more worldwide.
Says Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios Chief Operating Officer, "We're very excited to
partner with Valve and deliver the World's Fastest Shooter to the world's
largest gaming community."
The updated version of Tribes: Ascend available on Steam will introduce a new
Capture The Flag map called Stonehenge and a new Team Deathmatch map, as well as
first-person spectator mode to support the growing Tribes competitive community.
The game is also being localized to support German, Russian and Brazilian
Portuguese. Beta versions of these languages areavailable in the latest patch,
with final versions and support for additional languages on the way.
About Hi-Rez Studios
Hi-Rez Studios was established in 2005 to create exceptional online interactive
entertainment. In 2010 the company released their first title, the squad-based
shooter MMO Global Agenda. In April 2012 the company released the critically
acclaimed Tribes: Ascend, billed as the World's Fastest Shooter. Hi-Rez Studios
is is now developing the upcoming action MOBA game SMITE. For more information
visit http://www.hirezstudios.com.

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