Irrational Games Releases "Freedom Force" Mod Editor

IRRATIONAL GAMES RELEASES FFEDIT, LAUNCHES
NEW SITE

Versatile Modification Engine Now
Available at
www.modforce.com

BOSTON, MA – May 15, 2002 – Irrational Games
announces the release of their new editing tool for the tactical RPG, "Freedom
Force." "FFEdit" is a powerful tool designed to facilitate the customization of
almost every aspect of the game. To complement the release, Irrational has
launched a new site,
www.modforce.com,
geared specifically toward the needs of the mod community.

"Game companies can make great games. Only
gamers can make a great community," said Ken Levine, co-founder of Irrational
Games, "The release of this tool, along with our past and future support for
‘Freedom Force,’ demonstrates our dedication to that community."

With FFEdit, the user may customize missions
and campaigns; create custom characters, enemies, and levels; and integrate new
objects, sounds, and visual effects. Irrational has also provided documentation
that explains the customization processes in detail. They have gone to great
lengths to see that the community can customize "Freedom Force" in a
user-friendly environment.

The engine is available for download now at:

http://www.irrationalgames.com/modforce/files/FFEditInstaller.exe

About "FFEdit"

This user-friendly editing environment
provides easy customization tools for "Freedom Force." From the level designs to
the heroes that play in them, users may now exercise complete control over their
mod. It incorporates a modified game engine that allows drag-and-drop scenery
placement, as well as documentation that includes detailed information on art
processes, Python scripting (for mission/campaign editing), and the FFEdit
functions themselves.

Key features of "FFEdit" include:

* Custom campaign or mission creation for
single player and multiplayer use

* Modification and incorporation of custom
and pre-built characters, villains, and minions

* Powerful Python language for easy mission
scripting

* In-game level editor makes placing objects
and scenery as simple as using your mouse

* Customized sounds, music, and voices to be
added to your campaign

* Complete library of in-game resources to
utilize or edit

* Comprehensive documentation covers every
aspect of customization

System Requirements for "FFEdit"

* PC, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, DirectX 8.1 or
higher

* Pentium II 300 MHz or AMD K6-2

* 96 MB RAM

* 16 MB Direct3d Capable AGP 3D accelerator
with DirectX 8.1 Compatible Driver

* 4x CD-ROM

* DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

* Keyboard, Mouse

More information about "FFEdit" is available
at
http://www.modforce.com.

About
www.modforce.com

The goal of ModForce is to provide a venue
for tutorials, resources, and tools that benefit the mod community. It will
provide comprehensive and up-to-date information that will assist in the
customization process, as well as being a venue for the custom community to
share knowledge with one another and the designers of "Freedom Force."

About Freedom Force:

Set in Patriot City circa 1962, "Freedom
Force" is a tactical RPG that bristles with the over-the-top action of the comic
books. It’s up to you to form and lead Freedom Force, a team of superheroes
capable of standing toe-to-toe against insane villains hell-bent on crimes that
range from bank robbery through to world domination. Called "a truly outstanding
game" by IGN.com and an "early game of the year contender" by Computer Gaming
World, the game has received universal praise since its release last month.

More information about "Freedom Force" can be
found at

http://www.myfreedomforce.com

About Irrational Games:

Irrational Games is the award winning
developer of "System Shock 2" and "Freedom Force." Irrational Games has studios
in Boston, MA and Canberra, Australia comprised of dedicated designers,
programmers, artists and business facilitators. Irrational team members have
worked on some of the premier titles of the industry, including "Thief: The Dark
Project," "Ultima Underworld," "Driver," and "Medal of Honor." Founded in 1997,
Irrational Games is dedicated to bringing deep RPG and strategy games to both
the PC and next-generation console markets.