Tribes 3: Rivals explodes onto the scene: First look at jaw-dropping screenshots and epic gameplay action

Tribes 3: Rivals, the latest addition to the competitive first-person shooter series by developer Prophecy Games, has been fully showcased, featuring team-based gameplay with jetpacks, skiing, and class-based combat. In this action-packed title, players strategize to capture flags and defend their own, using various classes including light, medium, and heavy, each tailored with unique abilities and armaments for engaging warfare and rapid traversal across expansive maps.

The game, currently designed for 5v5 matches, may see different mode sizes in the future, influenced by player feedback. Prophecy Games has also hinted at the addition of vehicles, support for custom matches, and enabling user-generated content as the game evolves. As of now, limited playtesting opportunities are available, with larger scale launches on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store anticipated, and console releases on PlayStation and Xbox planned subsequently.

Tribes 3: Rivals is priced at $19.95 for its base edition, and will feature premium editions with extra cosmetic options. Prophecy Games reassures players that all gameplay-sensitive items will be readily obtainable in-game, reserving in-game purchases for cosmetic enhancements and contemplating a season pass structure.

The Tribes franchise has a rich history, dating back to 1998, with its most recent title before Rivals being Tribes: Ascend. The current developer, Prophecy Games, originated within the Hi-Rez Studios group and became independent in early 2020, taking the Tribes IP along with them. Detailed game system requirements for Tribes 3: Rivals have been released, prescribing a 64-bit processor and system, as well as specific memory, graphics, and OS requirements for both minimum and recommended setups, ensuring a broad range of players can participate in this anticipated FPS experience.