IRRATIONAL GAMES RELEASES FFEDIT, LAUNCHES NEW SITE

"Game companies can make great games. Only gamers can make a great community," said Ken Levine, co-founder of Irrational Games, "The release of this tool, along with our past and future support for 'Freedom Force,' demonstrates our dedication to that community."

With FFEdit, the user may customize missions and campaigns; create custom characters, enemies, and levels; and integrate new objects, sounds, and visual effects. Irrational has also provided documentation that explains the customization processes in detail. They have gone to great lengths to see that the community can customize "Freedom Force" in a user-friendly environment.

The engine is available for download now at:

About "FFEdit"

This user-friendly editing environment provides easy customization tools for "Freedom Force." From the level designs to the heroes that play in them, users may now exercise complete control over their mod. It incorporates a modified game engine that allows drag-and-drop scenery placement, as well as documentation that includes detailed information on art processes, Python scripting (for mission/campaign editing), and the FFEdit functions themselves.

Key features of "FFEdit" include:

* Custom campaign or mission creation for single player and multiplayer use

* Modification and incorporation of custom and pre-built characters, villains, and minions

* Powerful Python language for easy mission scripting

* In-game level editor makes placing objects and scenery as simple as using your mouse

* Customized sounds, music, and voices to be added to your campaign

* Complete library of in-game resources to utilize or edit

* Comprehensive documentation covers every aspect of customization

System Requirements for "FFEdit"

* PC, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, DirectX 8.1 or higher

* Pentium II 300 MHz or AMD K6-2

* 96 MB RAM

* 16 MB Direct3d Capable AGP 3D accelerator with DirectX 8.1 Compatible Driver

* 4x CD-ROM

* DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

* Keyboard, Mouse

The goal of ModForce is to provide a venue for tutorials, resources, and tools that benefit the mod community. It will provide comprehensive and up-to-date information that will assist in the customization process, as well as being a venue for the custom community to share knowledge with one another and the designers of "Freedom Force."

About Freedom Force:

Set in Patriot City circa 1962, "Freedom Force" is a tactical RPG that bristles with the over-the-top action of the comic books. It's up to you to form and lead Freedom Force, a team of superheroes capable of standing toe-to-toe against insane villains hell-bent on crimes that range from bank robbery through to world domination. Called "a truly outstanding game" by IGN.com and an "early game of the year contender" by Computer Gaming World, the game has received universal praise since its release last month.

More information about "Freedom Force" can be found at

About Irrational Games:

Irrational Games is the award winning developer of "System Shock 2" and "Freedom Force." Irrational Games has studios in Boston, MA and Canberra, Australia comprised of dedicated designers, programmers, artists and business facilitators. Irrational team members have worked on some of the premier titles of the industry, including "Thief: The Dark Project," "Ultima Underworld," "Driver," and "Medal of Honor." Founded in 1997, Irrational Games is dedicated to bringing deep RPG and strategy games to both the PC and next-generation console markets.