NEW Downloadable Video Launches Online as The Settlers: Fourth Edition Ships to North American Stores

San Francisco, CA--Aug. 3, 2001--Ubi Soft has posted a new downloadable video online to celebrate the highly anticipated launch of its community building simulation for PC, The Settlers: Fourth Edition.

The game challenges players to use planning and strategy to build their fledgling settlement into a fearsome empire. They need to create a thriving settlement using agricultural, industrial and spiritual buildings and followers, saving the landscape from the evil god Morbus and his Dark Tribe followers at the same time.

With absorbing gameplay that requires community creation, character creation and tactical awareness to succeed, The Settlers: Fourth Edition is the latest title in a series which has already sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

The Settlers: Fourth Edition features:

Create, control and expand three races' use of unique structures and machines, tools. Make and use an array of weapons and cast powerful, dynamic spells. Deep storyline leads players to new scenarios with increasingly intense challenges. New zoom and 3D support features allow for dynamic perspectives and adjustable control over units. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes offer added replay value, while gamers can access World Ranking Lists and challenge fellow players online. Offers wide-ranging appeal with a wide variety of controllable characters and an easily accessible interface.

To support and celebrate the shipping of The Settlers: Fourth Edition to stores across North America, Ubi Soft has posted a newly produced video online for download. The movie features in-depth gameplay and stunning cut-scenes from the game, and can be accessed from http://www.ubisoft.com/games/gameinfo.php?id=122.

About Ubi Soft Entertainment Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global producer, publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably over the past couple of years. As well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has also steadfastly partnered with several high-profile companies and is dedicated to delivering consumers quality videogame titles while offering blockbuster franchises. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 18 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany and China and sells its products in a total of 52 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, please visit http://www.ubisoft.com.

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