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Player guide

How to play Rift Nine

A fast, atmospheric first-person shooter set across a storm-battered coastal defense complex. Train against a squad of combat bots or enter authoritative online skirmishes where movement, aim, and map control decide every engagement.

First-person firefight across a wet coastal defense complex at sunrise in Rift Nine

First-person shooter · Action · Online multiplayer

Breach the weather. Hold the line. Own the rift.

A fast, atmospheric first-person shooter set across a storm-battered coastal defense complex. Train against a squad of combat bots or enter authoritative online skirmishes where movement, aim, and map control decide every engagement.

At a glance

  • Free browser game
  • No download required
  • No account required
  • Touch ready
  • Alpha
  • Solo against six bots
  • 2–8 online combatants
  • Keyboard, mouse + touch

How to play

Quick start

  1. 01

    Fight six combat-trained bots locally or join a realtime multiplayer operation.

  2. 02

    Sprint, crouch, jump, aim down sights, fire, and reload without breaking momentum.

  3. 03

    Control sightlines, watch flank routes, and manage each magazine before the next duel.

At a glance

Ways to play

01

SOLO DRILL

Six combat-trained hostiles

02

MULTIPLAYER

Authoritative live operation

Touch ready

Controls

Move
WASD / arrows · joystickHold Shift to sprint, use Ctrl or C to crouch, and press Space to jump.
Aim / fire
Mouse · touch controlsMove the mouse or touch look area and use primary fire to shoot.
Aim down sight
Right mouse · ADSAim down sights to steady the view and contest longer sightlines.
Reload
R · RELOADReload behind cover before committing to the next engagement.

Rift Nine

Rules that matter

  1. 01

    The first combatant to reach 15 eliminations wins.

  2. 02

    The operation lasts six minutes; the highest score wins at time limit.

  3. 03

    Eliminated combatants return after a short reinsertion.

Rift Nine

Good to know

  • Sprinting crosses open ground quickly but makes your approach easier to anticipate.
  • Use cables, barriers, and emergency lights to recognize each sector at a glance.
  • In multiplayer, position, damage, eliminations, and victory are server-authoritative.

Player guide

Questions

How do I win?

Reach the elimination limit or hold the highest score when the combat clock expires.

Which modes can I play?

SOLO DRILL: Six combat-trained hostiles MULTIPLAYER: Authoritative live operation

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. The game runs directly in a current browser. Installing the RNE Games app is optional.

Do I need an account?

No. You can start without an account. Online features use an anonymous identity stored on your device.

Can I play on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The interface adapts to smaller screens and provides touch controls when the game needs them.

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