Trion Worlds announces open beta testing is underway for the Nightmare Tide expansion for RIFT, their MMORPG. Here's word on the beta and plans to launch this next week:

Batten down the hatches and prepare for the surge, Nightmare Tide Open Beta has arrived!

Joining is easy: Just open Glyph, browse to RIFT, select “PTS” from the list of servers in the top-right corner, click “INSTALL” (or “UPDATE”), and prepare to be transported to the murky depths of the Plane of Water!

Aid the Atragarians, lose your mind in the alleys of Draumheim, and scale a glacier to do battle with the Sharax, a race of Ice Giants who have broken their ancient vows.

Nightmare Tide launches on October 8, 2014. Make ready while time remains!