MechAssault 2 Set for Holiday 2004 Release

MechAssault moves beyond heavy metal and into the mind of the warrior as Microsoft
Game Studios today announced that MechAssault 2 for Xbox® is currently in
development and is scheduled to arrive on retail shelves in time for the 2004
holiday season. MechAssault 2 is being developed by Day 1 Studios, creators of
the best-selling sci-fi action/shooter MechAssault for Xbox, and guarantees an
entirely fresh and exciting gameplay experience for seasoned combat veterans and
newcomers alike.

No longer limited to life within a single BattleMech, gamers take on the role
of a full-fledged human pilot, able to pick and choose from a roster of combat
vehicles including Tanks, Vertical TakeOff and Landing craft (VTOLs), BattleArmor
and of course, BattleMechs. The proper choice of vehicles is key to successfully
completing the wide variety of missions in the game and defeating the opposition.
Solo gamers will find the single-player campaign is now significantly richer;
with a deeper storyline, NPC interaction and missions delivered on the fly.

BattleArmor, a new and exciting addition, will make its first appearance in MechAssault
2 and play a key role in the action. BattleArmor allows gamers to become one of
the deadliest weapons in the MechAssault 2 universe. More than just a protective
shell, BattleArmor gives the wearer the ability to hijack enemy ‘Mechs, climb
buildings, tear through infantry squads and unleash pure devastation on enemy
armor. BattleArmor-equipped gamers can even hitch a ride on VTOLs for a quick
airborne assault on enemy positions, ensuring the world of ‘Mechs will never be
the same again.

Xbox Live gamers will be in awe of the new features MechAssault 2 brings with
it. Massive battles will be raged between teams armed to the teeth with ‘Mechs,
Tanks, BattleArmor and VTOLs. Online play will never be the same again, as squads
of BattleArmor are dropped by VTOLs into enemy territory, leaving chaos and destruction
in their wake as they ‘jack enemy ‘Mechs and turn defensive systems against their
own clan. Xbox Live will offer MechAssault 2 players opportunities to wage war
between clans and across planets like never before, while still offering popular
gameplay modes from the original.