Enlight press release - US version gone gold

Post by **Bernd** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:19

Enlight Interactive Announces X2: The Threat Goes Gold
Highly Anticipated Space Simulation Game To Hit North American Retail Stores In Two Weeks

PARKVILLE, Md. (Nov 5, 2003) – Enlight, a leading entertainment software developer and publisher, announced today that the highly anticipated space simulation game, X²: The Threat, has gone gold. A sequel to the Egosoft’s award-winning X: Beyond the Frontier, X²: The Threat transports players back into the dynamic X-Universe where gameplay is completely boundless and a new race is introduced- determined to disrupt the harmony within the galaxy.

“We’re very excited to announce the gold master release of X²: The Threat along with Egosoft,” said Parrish Rogers, Enlight’s executive producer of X2: The Threat. “The stunning graphics combined with the variety of in-game experiences X2 offers will be a thrilling experience for all types of players.”

Expanding on the original, X: Beyond the Frontier, X²: The Threat allows players to construct a massive fleet of ships to aid them along whatever path they choose within the open-ended X-Universe. In addition to the opportunity to purchase any number of ships, the player can also pilot any ship in the fleet ranging from small, nimble scout ships to the large, powerful capital ships. Featuring the ability to define AI scripts, players will have complete control of their fleets as they roam throughout the vast areas of the galaxy and explore their own adventures.

"We’re very proud of the hard work every member of our development team has put into X2: The Threat," said Bernd Lehahn, chief executive officer of Egosoft. “With X2, we have taken the intriguing aspects of the original and incorporated feedback from the gaming community to create a more compelling, unique experience in space simulation.”

Additional features in X²: The Threat include:

· State-of-the-Art Graphics Engine utilizing all the latest Direct X capabilities
· Open-ended gameplay
· Graduated learning curve allows for immediate action
· Heart-thumping storyline and missions
· Thousands of objects to interact with including stations, ships, a myriad of weapons, commodities to trade and different races with their own agendas and technologies
· Experience the X-Universe and build an empire as a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, miner or a combination of them all

Published in the United States and Canada by Enlight Interactive Inc., X²: The Threat will be available on Windows PC, priced at $39.99 (U.S.). For additional information visit http://www.x2-game.com/ .

About Enlight
Enlight is one of the world's leading developers of entertainment software. The company was founded in 1993, with a goal of creating games that are not only entertaining, but of equal importance, enlightening. Into 2003, Enlight is making an entry into the publishing business, establishing Enlight Interactive Inc., the U.S. publishing arm of the Enlight group as well as consolidating strategic partnerships with distributors all over the world. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.enlight.com/ .

About EGOSOFT
EGOSOFT, founded in 1990, is one of the oldest game development companies from Germany. Its team of industry veterans and dedicated game enthusiasts entered the international stage with the widely acclaimed X: Beyond the Frontier space simulation game in 1999. EGOSOFT is now exclusively dedicated to setting new standards in the space game genre and constantly improves the level of freedom in the X Universe. For more information on EGOSOFT and its products, visit http://www.egosoft.com .

Unimaginative · Post by **Unimaginative** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:21

Al · Post by Al » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:22

Woohoo

thank you Bernd and co

Al

Frigonius · Post by **Frigonius** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:23

Congratulations, Bernd

!!! And to all the staff at Egosoft !!!

Post by **CBJ** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:24

Finally a chance to use one of these:

Thanks.

Smurfario · Post by **Smurfario** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:26

HURRAH AND HUZZAH

"Permission to soil trousers with excitement Sir?"

"Permission Granted Private"

incarna · Post by **incarna** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:30

Congratulations fellas, and thanks much.

LV · Post by LV » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:32

And the handcuffs and chains were released from the devnet phew

Now, what can we moan about

SteveMill · Post by **SteveMill** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:33

Hurrah, I only wish God were still alive to see this day! (Apologies to Homer Jay Simpson)

Vassenego · Post by **Vassenego** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:33

Yippie!!

So now ensure please X² stays on schedule for the european release.

Many thanks at the great Egosoft team.

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Vassenego

OscarP · Post by **OscarP** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:34

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Excellent news! Well done Enlight & Egosoft

OscarP

VincentTH · Post by **VincentTH** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:35

Congrats! But how does that translate into release date?

Happy, and holding my breath. Probably gonna run down to EB and get a 2nd copy of X2 for 1/2 price of the original pre-order (which will arrive later I think)

Oldman · Post by **Oldman** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:36

LV wrote:And the handcuffs and chains were released from the devnet phew

Now, what can we moan about

The weather?

Cheers Egosoft and thanks Bernd for the news

, I'll light a bonfire beacon in my garden tonight to celebrate!....I will...honestly

Oldman

enne [IHF] · Post by **enne [IHF]** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:36

I only say: Really, really good Egosoft.

pixel · Post by **pixel** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:37

CONGRATULATIONS Egosoft and all the development team!!!!

Very Happy for you and me!!!

Excellent, glad to see all your hard work coming to fruition at last!

Well done!!

The Asgard · Post by **The Asgard** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:45

The Asgard is pleased

Egosoft:
Time for a few beers to celerbrate and put your feet up, for a while at least. Can't wait until we are in the same situation as you!!!

All the best

Commander Thor Of The Asgard Fleet

Al · Post by Al » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:54

The Asgard wrote:The Asgard is pleased

Egosoft:
Time for a few beers to celerbrate and put your feet up, for a while at least. Can't wait until we are in the same situation as you!!!

All the best

Commander Thor Of The Asgard Fleet

not time to put feet up. there is a small matter of the EU release to be addressed and I hope that will have a significant priority....

Al

Thucydides · Post by **Thucydides** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 17:56

Congratulations to Bernd and company...

A new adventure begins!

GEN-Nation · Post by **GEN-Nation** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 18:01

I`m awaiting the german version

StarPilot · Post by **StarPilot** » Wed, 5. Nov 03, 18:02

Parkville, MD.
That's one state away from me.

Hey I could drive there

This is
great news indeed.

Thanks Egosoft, and Enlight, you just
made my day..