SILENT HUNTER® III GOES GOLD!
Become a U-Boat Commander and Dive into a New Cinematic 3D
Environment
SAN FRANCISCO – March 2, 2005 – Ubisoft, one of the world’s
largest video game publishers, announced that its highly anticipated submarine
simulation, Silent Hunter® III, for PC DVD, has gone gold. The game is set to
launch March 15 at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99 – rated
“T” for Teen.
The latest title in the Silent Hunter franchise will add new
dimensions to the simulation experience, where players will assume the role of
U-boat commander, become immersed in a dynamic ocean environment and experience
the intensity of WWII submarine warfare. The all-new 3D engine features
impressive details such as historically accurate U-boat models that recreate the
oppressive interior atmosphere and compelling exterior environment. From the
captain’s cabin to the swelling seas, these U-boats feel like the real thing.
A deep and rewarding Dynamic Campaign mode will challenge
players to work with their crew to hone their submarine tactics as they stalk,
outmaneuver, and embark on realistic naval missions, such as hunting merchant
ships and sinking enemy tonnage.
"We’re thrilled to have reached this milestone in our
development of Silent Hunter III and look forward to shipping the game to an
eager submarine community,” said Florin Boitor, producer, Ubisoft Romania. "The
movie-like graphics and realistic atmosphere will both impress longtime fans of
the Silent Hunter series and attract new players.”
The game features an event camera for focusing on the most
crucial moments of battle, such as following your torpedo as it smashes into the
hull of an Allied destroyer. In addition, the online feature allows up to four
players to cooperatively take on AI opponents or eight players via LAN. Whether
stalking convoys or hiding from depth charges, players will experience the game
as their own personal war story.
Silent Hunter Background:
The critically acclaimed Silent Hunter series recreates the
ferocious battles between the German U-boats and the Allied naval forces during
WWII to gain domination over the oceans. Its impressive list of features,
beautiful 3D graphics, and unrivaled gameplay assure that this installment of
the Silent Hunter series will reinvent underwater simulations.
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About Ubisoft:
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interactive entertainment products worldwide. Ubisoft is the fastest growing
company in the videogame industry and has grown considerably through its strong
and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21
countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed
to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge videogame titles to consumers. Ubisoft
generated revenue of ç 508 million for the 2003–2004 fiscal year, an increase of
22.5 percent over the previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn
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