Hi-Rez Studios, free to play online shooter Tribes Ascend was officially released today. The release build sees a new map, game mode and more added to the game.

The new additions in the release build include a new capture the flag map called Raindance (which is a map that appeared in the original Tribes game), a new game mode called capture and hold and a preview of the of custom server functionality.

To learn more about Raindance and custom server functionality watch the developer diary below.

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Tribes: Ascend is the world’s fastest shooter. The game features jetpacks, skiing, vehicles, team-based gameplay, and cutting-edge graphics using Unreal 3 technology. With this official release, the game is available for download directly from the developer at www.tribesascend.com.