ENLIGHT ANNOUNCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE X UNIVERSE, "X³: REUNION"

PARKVILLE, MD - March 18th, 2005 - Enlight, a leading software developer and publisher, announced today the beginning of a new era for the X series of space combat/trading games. The planned expansion for the award winning PC title, "X²: The Threat," known as "X²: The Return" has been cancelled. Q3 2005 will herald the launch of the 'next generation' of X games, in the form of "X³: Reunion," set in the X universe.

During the creation of "X²: The Return," a secondary team was tasked with the development of a state of the art X engine, with the power and flexibility to bring the concepts of developer, EGOSOFT, and the fan community have envisaged to life. Many of these creations were not possible with the existing X² engine and consideration to 'space' features had to be made. The near completion of the X³ engine within 2005 would allow EGOSOFT the creative freedom they desired, with no loss of content and give players an unparalleled game experience.

"X³: Reunion" immerses the player into the most realistic, living universe, ever experienced. Extensive development has gone into the X³ engine, making full use of DirectX 9 technology, to create dramatic visual effects and stunningly realistic starships. The economy model in "X³: Reunion" is more complex than any previous X game. Coupled with the massively enhanced A.L. (Artificial Life) system, "X³: Reunion" will present players with an ever changing, evolving universe; where a player's actions can shape the future of the universe. Community involvement has been extensive, throughout the development process and the launch of "X³: Reunion" will see many innovative fan creations in the final retail game.

"'X³: Reunion' will see another huge leap in the evolution of space trading games" said Bernd Lehahn, CEO of EGOSOFT. "The decision to bring X³ forward, allows for many community ideas to be implemented. X² set a benchmark to be beaten, and 'X³: Reunion' will surpass this in every way possible."

For additional information on "X³: Reunion," please visit: www.X3-Reunion.com

BOUT 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. In 2003, Enlight made its entry into the publishing arena, establishing Enlight Interactive Inc., the US 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 Web site 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

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