Into The Rift is the second expansion of the space sandbox Avorion. In this hardcore add-on you’ll explore the mysterious and dangerous Rift dimension. Thanks to new technology, it is now possible to send smaller amounts of mass (i. e. a few ships) into the Rifts. Scientists are now intensively researching these Rifts – and they need your help. Travel into the Rifts and uncover their secrets. Face their dangers, complete research expeditions, and earn powerful new rewards. Into the Rift Discover a new dimension unlike anything you’ve seen before in the galaxy. Prepare your ship accordingly to master the dangerous new environments and uncover the secrets surrounding the origins of the Rifts. Complete Rift Expeditions for the Rift Research Center, and receive new, powerful hybrid subsystems in return – or simply keep everything you find in the Rifts. Remember, the deeper you venture into the Rifts, the more lucrative and dangerous they become. Explore the Secrets of the Rifts Collect research data and sell it, or trade it for new powerful subsystems. Mine new, higher-yielding Rift rocks and refine them for huge returns. Explore wrecks untouched for centuries and find lost treasures. New Story CampaignMeet new characters and work with them to explore the secrets of the Rifts and finally end the war against the Xsotan plague. The future of the entire galaxy is at stake! New Captain ClassesWith the opening of the Rifts, two new captain classes have evolved: The Scientist and the Xsotan Hunter. These two specialize in Rift missions: A Scientist will help you collect valuable research data in Rifts that you can either sell or trade for powerful subsystems. A Xsotan Hunter will attract large Xsotan specimens in Rifts that you can take down for epic loot. New Dangers & Enemies Master the extremely hostile environment in the Rifts Fight never-before-seen Xsotan, new bosses, and centuries-old defenses – or take advantage of them. New Legendary SubsystemsRecent research in subsystem technology has produced a series of prototype subsystems. These new subsystems combine the best of two or more worlds and ideally prepare you for the dangers in the Rifts. Over a dozen new hybrid legendary subsystems for every play style New Legendary Turrets Many new Legendary Turrets that will give you the edge you need to succeed in the Rifts Play with FriendsRifts are unforgiving and dangerous. Be sure to bring a few friends and explore them together to improve your chances of success. Full co-op support for Rift missions