January 21, 2008
Funcom sets new release date for
Age of Conan – The highly anticipated MMO gets eight more weeks of polish –
Funcom announces a new release date
for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. The highly anticipated MMO receives 8
more weeks of development, allowing Funcom to deliver a more polished MMO
experience when the game launches on the 20th of May 2008. Despite great
feedback on vital aspects like immersion, fun factor and the exciting combat
system, the management of Funcom has decided to polish the game even more. Eight
weeks of development work is therefore added to stress game systems and polish
the game further leading up to launch.
Funcom is fully committed to its
communities and the quality-level they demand and deserve, and has previously
postponed the Age of Conan launch. The changes implemented as the game was moved
to a 2008 release have proven to greatly improve the experience for newcomers,
while introducing a more involving and accessible character progression
throughout the game. Press and beta feedback in the aftermath of these changes
has been very positive. As a result, the ongoing presentations of the game have
continued to increase the anticipation for Age of Conan. To date, Age of Conan
has received more than 20 magazine covers and 15 industry awards, and is widely
considered to be one of the most anticipated MMOs in development.
Funcom has great faith in the Age of
Conan game, and feels certain that further polish is in the best interest of the
hundreds of thousands of gamers who follow the game. “The companies standing
apart in the gaming market today are those with a relentless drive to achieve
quality. Even though we regret delaying the launch, I am certain we made the
right choice. I hope that our followers and fans will support our decision, and
respect our commitment to quality,” said Gaute Godager, Producer and Game
Director of Age of Conan.
Funcom will also continue the beta
efforts for the title with continued testing on its large server parks in North
America and Europe. Players can already sign up at pre-order programs in several
countries and enjoy the recently released website at
http://www.ageofconan.com,
displaying part of the wealth of marketing and game material already prepared
for the game. A special Collectors Edition of the retail box is available for
pre-order at select retailers. Thousands of players have been invited to the
beta of the game, and the number will continue to go up as Age of Conan moves
towards launch. If you too want to join the Beta of Age of Conan you may sign up
for the Beta on http://www.ageofconan.com
