Gameplay & Mechanics
20 entries in the Tribes compendium.
SkiingSlope surfing at supersonic speed.SpawningBack in the fight before your killcam loads.Rocket JumpingExplosive propulsion for vertical dominance and speed.Wall JumpingDefy gravity, master the vertical battlefield.Cover SystemSlide into cover at mach speeds—your shield will thank you.MomentumSpeed is life; momentum is your weapon.Health RegenerationA free-to-play first-person shooter with jetpack and skiing movement, inspired by the Tribes series.Heavy ClassMaster the battlefield with heavy armor in Tribes: Ascend.Assault ClassCorrecting the record on Tribes: Ascend's armor types and developers.No Cover Terrain RunningThe Pangerang: Indigenous Australians of north-eastern Victoria and southern Riverina.Engineer ClassThe link between scientific discoveries and their applications.Support ClassThe most tribal nation in the Arab world, where lineage is less important than alliances.Medic ClassThe Medic is a maniacal scientist who heals teammates with a Medi Gun and ÜberCharge, despite lacking a…Recon ClassSee the whole map before the whole map sees you.Sniper ClassJetpacks, skis, and vengeance across two generations.Turret PlacementDrop it, aim it, and let the gun hold the line while you go elsewhere.Wall BuildingRun, press a button, and the desert becomes your fortress — for a few seconds.APC PilotingOne gunner, one hull, one squad's worth of cover — drive the line forward.Capture the FlagA classic outdoor game of strategy and stealth.King of the HillAn animated sitcom about an average family in a typical American town.
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