UBI SOFT AND SSG ANNOUNCE SEQUEL TO THE
ACCLAIMED WARLORDS: BATTLECRY
Warlords: Battlecry II Will Feature Strategic
Campaign and Broad Multiplayer Game Options
San Francisco, CA – October 4, 2001 – Ubi
Soft Entertainment and Strategic Studies Group today announced Warlords:
Battlecry II, sequel to the critically acclaimed Warlords: Battlecry. A unique
hybrid of real-time strategy and role-playing, Battlecry gameplay focuses on a
true Persistent Hero that players develop and customize through dozens of
battles and many hours of gameplay, either online or in single-player mode.
Battlecry II will feature a new strategic campaign structure, at least 60 new
units, and dozens of new buildings. Currently in the beta phase of development,
Warlords:Battlecry II will be available in Spring 2002.
"SSG is adding game depth while also
enhancing the computer AI proficiency and graphics quality," says executive
producer Dexter Chow, speaking from Ubi Soft’s San Francisco office. "The
terrain engine is completely new, allowing for highly detailed, unique terrain
elements and modification. The particle engine is brand new and includes
spectacular spell and blood effects. SSG’s renowned AI will be even more
fiendish with unique personalities and downloadable updates for new computer
enemies."
Available exclusively from ubisoft.com,
online multiplayer support available at launch will include over 12 multiplayer
team games as well as a multiplayer free-for-all. Players will be able to build
up their heroes and join clans at the ubisoft.com game-matching site. "Bragging
rights and intense competition will be key for our online gamers," said Jason
Rubinstein, general manager of ubisoft.com, "but they will also be able to take
advantage of our tournaments, file and map sharing, and many other special
events."
For more information on Warlords: Battlecry
II please visit
www.ssg.com.au
About SSG
Strategic Studies Group is one of the world’s
oldest and most respected independent games developers. Founded in 1982, SSG has
a long history of producing strategy games of the highest quality. These games
have a large and devoted fan base, and many of them continue to be played many
years after their initial release, a tribute to the underlying strength of SSG
game design. SSG games have won numerous awards and received high critical
acclaim. The release of a new SSG game is a highly anticipated event. For more
information on SSG visit
www.ssg.com.au
<http://www.ssg.com.au/>
or email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
About Ubi Soft
Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global producer,
publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. A
leading company in the industry, Ubi Soft’s strong and diversified lineup has
grown considerably. As well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has also
steadfastly partnered with several high-profile companies and is dedicated to
delivering consumers with quality videogame titles while offering blockbuster
franchises. Some of Ubi Soft’s recent licenses include Disney, Warner Bros.,
DreamWorks and Sony Pictures. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 18
countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany and China and
sells its products in a total of 52 countries. For more information about Ubi
Soft, visit
http://www.ubisoft.com
or call 1-800-UBI-SOFT.
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