What is TRIBES 3: Rivals?
TRIBES 3: Rivals is a team-based first person shooter that elevates the genre with jetpacks, skiing, and class-based warfare.
Players ski, jetpack, battle, and race to capture the enemy team’s flag, all while ferociously defending their own. Players can choose from unique classes to customize their abilities, perks, and weapon loadouts, while moving across epic terrains from snow covered peaks to haunting deserts. Teamwork, tactics, high speed, and intense combat reign supreme in this rebirth of the world’s fastest shooter.
What makes the game unique?
- Dynamic Movement: Jetpack flight and skiing allow unparalleled freedom and fluidity in movement across the battlefield.
- Capture the Flag: The core of the game lies in its intense team based capture-the-flag mode, demanding individual skill along with strategic team play.
- Stunning Environments: Navigate beautiful and complex maps from arid deserts to icy mountains, each designed to offer a different gameplay experience.
- Loadout Customization: Tailor your character with a wide array of weapons, skins, perks, and abilities, offering endless ways to compete and strategize.
- Class Based Gameplay: Light, medium, and heavy classes allow you to play your way. Light classes excel in speed, medium classes offer mobility and firepower, and heavy classes bring formidable armor and weapons to the fray.
- Custom Matches and Modes: Users can create custom matches that offer different team sizes, physics, maps, and more.
- Community Focused Development: The game is crafted with input from the TRIBES community, ensuring an experience that honors the series' legacy while introducing fresh elements to keep gameplay exciting and engaging.
What is the core game mode for TRIBES 3?
The core game mode for TRIBES 3 is CTF (“capture the flag”), which can be played in a competitive or casual format. The competitive format features teams of 7 v. 7, while the more casual format has larger scale teams of 16 v. 16.
Additional game modes are available as well, like Time Trials, a Shooting Range, the Tutorial, and Custom Lobbies with adjustable team sizes, physics, and settings.
When is the official early access release date for TRIBES 3?
The official early access release date for TRIBES 3: Rivals is March 12, 2024. To keep up with the latest news, wishlist TRIBES 3 on Steam and join our Discord!
What is the price for TRIBES 3?
The base edition of TRIBES 3: Rivals will be available for $17.99 on Steam for a limited time, as part of the game’s early access launch. This is a 10% discount off the full game price of $19.99!
Premium editions of the TRIBES 3 game will also be available which include additional cosmetics, at a higher price. More details can be found on Steam.
Are there microtransactions in the game?
There may be limited microtransactions for cosmetic content only.
Additionally, there are a variety of earnable cosmetics in the game, such as weapon skins, character suits, player banners, player icons, and player titles.
Where can players access TRIBES 3, and what regions will it be available in?
TRIBES 3: Rivals will be available on PC through Steam, and may release on the Epic Game Store, PlayStation, and Xbox at a later time.
TRIBES 3 currently has dedicated servers available for players in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania.
Will cross console play be supported?
We may support cross console play in the future, but it is not available at this time. TRIBES 3 is currently only available on PC.
What is the TRIBES franchise?
The first TRIBES game dates back to the 1990s, and is one of the original first person shooter games that inspired several others over the last few decades. TRIBES games are known for their fast paced movement through jetpacking and skiing, and capture the flag gameplay.
Is the game still approachable if I’m new to TRIBES?
Absolutely! TRIBES 3 has a lot in common with most first person shooters, and skiing and jetpacking can be learned quickly. We also offer in-game tutorials so you can easily practice, and our community is always happy to give tips and advice to new players.
What languages is TRIBES 3 available in?
TRIBES 3 can be played in the following languages (adjustable in our ‘settings’ menu):
- Chinese (Simplified)
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
What are the system requirements for the game?
Current minimum and recommended specs can be found below for TRIBES 3: Rivals.
- MINIMUM:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4690 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 6500XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
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- RECOMMENDED:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2080 or Radeon RX6700
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
How can I keep up with TRIBES 3: Rivals, and learn more about the game?Our Steam page and Discord are the best ways to keep up with latest on TRIBES 3:
You can also follow us on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok for more!
GAME FAQ
How will ranked gameplay work?
The core game mode for ranked play will initially be 7 v. 7 Capture the Flag. Ranked play systems are similar to those of most current shooters, such as Valorant and Apex. We expect to provide more detailed information on ranked play at a later time.
What classes will the game have?
Light, medium, and heavy classes will be available in game. Light classes excel in speed and offensive roles, medium classes excel at versatility and midfield roles, and heavy classes excel in power and defensive roles.
Can players customize their weapon and ability loadouts?
Yes, weapon loadouts can be customized depending on your preference and classes. We currently offer a variety of weapons and equipment to choose from such as:
- Spinfusors: In light, medium, and heavy formats, with several variants
- Launchers: Bolt, Fusion Mortars, Gladiator, etc.
- Grenades: AP, EMP, Frag, Impulse, Mine, Nitron, Sticky, Smoke
- Packs: Blink, Turret, Phase, Regen Station, Stealth, Thrust
- Shields: Dome, Heavy, Standard
- Sniper Rifles: Phase
- Pistols and Shotguns: Nova Colt, Sparrow
- Other: Chain Gun, Shocklance, Thumper
Weapon loadouts and balance may change over time, based on player feedback.
Are there any hit scan weapons in the game?
All weapons are projectile only in the game, with the exception of the shotgun and shocklance which are hit scan.
Do weapons need to be unlocked?
Weapons do not need to be unlocked in the game. Additionally, all non-cosmetic items will be easily accessible to players.
Can players use perks to play different styles of the game?
Yes, there are 6 different perks to choose from: ‘Pathfinder’, ‘Sentinel’, ‘Raider’, ‘Technician’, ‘Doombringer’, and ‘Juggernaut’, which can affect your movement, damage, flag capturing or defending abilities, and other key gameplay elements!
Perks can be chosen based on your class (Light, Medium, or Heavy), and style preference (Offense or Defense).
What maps are available to play?
7 maps are currently available with various types of terrain, including:
- Katabatic: A snowy, slope-filled map that combines the excitement of high-speed chases with the beauty of a winter landscape, offering a cool and thrilling experience.
- Wavemist: Navigate through a misty, island-like terrain with varied elevations, blending strategic challenges with fun, dynamic movement.
- DryDock: Set in a large desert environment with industrial structures, this map offers a mix of open spaces for high-speed action and strategic points for tactical plays.
- Dangerous Crossing: Experience the excitement of tightrope-like maneuvers on narrow bridges and chasms, offering a blend of tactical positioning and fun, agile gameplay.
- Torment: Traverse a steep volcanic landscape, where players can enjoy the fun of expansive terrain and rocky mountains.
- Hollow: Fly through a jungle filled with towering trees, sprawling roots, and vines.
- Raindance: Glide through a series of plains, hills, towers, and bridges that create a wide array of combat options.
What is the maximum number of players that can join a single game?
Match sizes of up to 32 players are supported. You can also play with your friends in parties of up to four players in casual modes, such as 16 v. 16 CTF (“Capture the Flag”).
Will custom matches be supported?
Yes! Custom matches allow players to select from a variety of maps, adjust their team sizes, and configure game settings such as player health, energy, thrust, and gravity.
Will vehicles be available in TRIBES 3: Rivals?
Vehicles may be available in the far future, but will not be available during the early access phase.
Is there health regeneration in the game?
Players do not passively regenerate health over time. To regain health in a match, players can pick up health nuggets from players they eliminate, or recall to their base.
Will the game be protected against hacks or cheating?
Yes. We use multiple internal and external systems to protect against cheating or hacks in game. We have a variety of systems in place to catch and report any cheaters, and warn or ban them when necessary. We use Easy Anti Cheat in game, and have been evaluating Denuvo Anti Cheat for use as well.
Does TRIBES 3 include any accessibility features?
We offer the ability to change the reticle color of weapons to support players who are color blind or impaired, and the ability to adjust in-game volume for players who are hearing impaired.
Does TRIBES 3 include a VGS (Voice Game System?)
VGY (Yes!)
Is there a support system if I run into issues playing the game?
Yes, gameplay related issues can be reported in our Discord, through email, and at Early Access we will have our helpdesk set up on our website.
I’m a Content Creator, how can I get involved with TRIBES 3?
Please join our Discord, and submit a support ticket to become a Creator! You’re also welcome to use our Creator kit for free which includes our logo, game screenshots, outros, fonts, b-roll, etc.
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Thanks for your support! We’re excited to create this game with the community. We hope you have as much fun playing the game, as we’ve had making it. Please note the game roadmap and FAQ may change over time, based on feedback.
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