Official Freelancer Site Takes Flight
Posted by jtldemonseed on Monday, December 9 2002

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the newly launched official Freelancer site, located at http://www.microsoft.com/games/freelancer/. Visitors to the site will be able to immerse themselves in the Freelancer universe by learning about the game's features, checking out all the latest news and downloading the Freelancer Fan Site Kit, which is jam-packed with screenshots, movies, original art and much more.

The official site also features the game's compelling storyline, giving players a unique glimpse into the 800-year history of the Freelancer timeline. Players should check back often, as various galactic systems will be added to the Neural Net section of the site, with the Liberty Space sector already documented and online. The external section links gamers to the online fan community, allowing them to get in-the-know about all the latest Freelancer discussion topics.

Set in the outer reaches of the planetary system, Freelancer combines the action of 3-D space combat, the exploration of a dynamic, living universe and trading in a rich galactic economy, where players' decisions drive the adventure. Slated for UK release in spring 2003 and developed by Digital Anvil, the epic adventure allows players to choose the life of a bounty hunter, trader, pirate or explorer, earning the spoils and enemies that come with each experience. The open-ended style of gameplay gives gamers a choice between following a linear storyline or determining how the story will unfold. The multiplayer component enables players around the globe with their own servers to fly missions or explore space together. An enhanced mouse and keyboard interface simulates the realistic feel of flying a spaceship while making the game accessible to a wide range of gamers. For more information about Freelancer, and to download the Freelancer Fan Site Kit, visit the official site at http://www.microsoft.com/games/freelancer/.

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