Far Cry Single-Player Demo Launches

San Francisco - January 21, 2003 - Gamers depart for paradise gone wrong with the launch of the single-player demo of Far Cry(tm), Ubisoft's(tm) highly-anticipated action shooter featuring a beautiful tropical paradise seething with danger at every turn..

"Speculation on the game and the true capabilities of its engine has run rampant within the gaming community, but seeing is truly believing," said Tony Kee, VP of Marketing at UBISOFT. "We are confident that the release of this demo will prove beyond a doubt that Far Cry belongs in the upper echelon of FPS gaming."

The single-player demo offers an action-packed glimpse into the Far Cry world showcasing all the technically-advanced gameplay and jaw-dropping scenes from the full version of the game. Featuring a huge beach-laden level, the demo proudly showcases Far Cry's critically-acclaimed CryENGINE, huge game environments, deadly A.I., and the longest view-distance ever witnessed in a first-person shooter. Visit http://downloads.gamezone.com/demos/d10634.htm to download the demo today.

As of 9AM on January 21st, gamers can experience firsthand the incredible power of Far Cry's proprietary CryENGINE. The CryENGINE powers the game's non-scripted AI allowing players to play the demo again and again utilizing different tactics and strategic approaches to the level each time. Far Cry redefines the meaning of re-playability. Players will experience an unprecedented level of immersion as they uncover the game's many intricacies and unbelievable attention to detail.

Additionally, before the Far Cry official launch in March, fans will also have the chance to play a Far Cry multiplayer demo. Visit http://farcry.ubi.com  for more information.

About Ubisoft(tm)

Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft's strong and diversified line-up has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Morocco, Germany, and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge videogame titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of 453 million euros for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, up 23% over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com.

© 2003 Crytek Studios. All Rights Reserved. Published by Ubi Soft Entertainment. Far Cry, Ubi Soft, and the Ubi Soft logo are trademarks of Ubi Soft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

© 2003 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft, ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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