First Look: X2: The Threat
Enlight announced today that they have acquired the North American rights of X²: The Threat, a highly anticipated space simulation and sequel to 1999's X: Beyond the Frontier.
"There is a strong and increasing buzz about X² and we are thrilled to be publishing this compelling title in North America," said Paul Lombardi, CEO of Enlight Interactive. "[Developer] EGOSOFT's attention to detail and innovative game play features will ensure that X² is every bit the challenge as the original X: Beyond the Frontier title."
Containing a large dynamic universe and a graduated learning curve to appeal to players of all skill, X² features thousands of unique objects including stations, over seventy ships, a myriad of weapons, commodities to trade and different races with their own agendas and technologies. Players can build their empires as they play the role of a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, miner or a cunning combination of them all.
"We believe X² will be viewed as the next major evolution in the space simulation genre. Our unique universe provides a very open-ended experience and unparalleled freedom of game play," said Bernd Lehahn, CEO of EGOSOFT. "After eight years of intense development on the X series of games, we are excited to partner with Enlight to release our next installment in the X series of space simulations.
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X²: The Threat will be available on PC for $39.99 before the holiday season. For more information, visit The Threat website (http://www.enlight.com/x2).
