Continuing the fine Two Tribes tradition of failing to meet deadlines, RIVE is now slated for a 2016 release.
While we never communicated a firm release date, we did expect to launch RIVE during 2015. The reason why we’re moving it to 2016 is simple… we’re not done yet.
Since moving to a three man team early last year we had to rediscover how to handle things with less man-power. This means a lot of tasks have to be handled sequentially, instead of spread throughout the team. If we need a new trailer, the level designs stall for two weeks. If we decide to attend PAX or EGX with a booth, the entire project is paused for several weeks. It’s frustrating, especially since it means we can’t let you play the final game yet, but it’s our current reality and we are adamant to make RIVE the absolute best game we’ve ever created.
So what HAVE we been doing lately? Aside from launching a site for RIVE at rivethegame.com , we have been super busy with the game itself.
Check out our blogpost for the latest details: http://twotribes.com/message/rive-coming-in-2016/
Summing up: we’re making progress, it’ll be the best Two Tribes game ever, please be patient with us!
RIVE is the metal wrecking, robot hacking shooter you've been waiting for! This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Endless variety: fight on land, underwater, in zero gravity or on a moving train!
Gather hacks and control your enemies.
Upgrade your spider tank's special attacks, armor and loot magnet.
A 6+ hour campaign, voiced by Mark Dodson (Star Wars & Gremlins).
A deep story featuring our hero Roughshot, robot butlers, space loot and... clean teeth.
Prove your mettle in the extra Speedrun and Single-Credit modes.
Dozens of on-line leaderboards to compete in.
About hacking:
Ever dreamed of controlling your enemies? In RIVE you can. Find the hacks and get those gun turrets, nurse drones and irritable smashbots on your side. Or kickstart and hitch a ride on top of a bullet train!
About the story:
When space scavenger Roughshot gets trapped on a mysterious starship, he has to form a surprising alliance. Don't care about the story? Just shoot the messenger. Literally.
MINIMAL SETUP
OS: Linux
Processor: Dual Core. 2.5Ghz or betterMemory: 4 GB RAM