Funcom gives Anarchy Online: Shadowlands launch details by
VGLN Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Launch went "exceptionally smooth" says spokeswoman.
Funcom has reported that the launch of Anarchy Online: Shadowlands has been successful. "The launch of the expansion went exceptionally smooth, and the initial feedback has been very positive," said a Funcom spokeswoman. New membership is reported to be in the "tens of thousands".
Shadowlands is the 2nd expansion to the Anarchy Online series which launched in mid-2001. Anarchy Online Notum Wars preceded Shadowlands.
The trials the players must overcome takes them through wildly diverse landscapes, all with unique ambience and setting. Ranging from the celestial Elysium through beautiful underwater areas to the frozen Penumbra and the hellish Inferno; Shadowlands makes the Anarchy Online experience more entertaining than ever before.
New Features:
- 20 large new play-fields across seven distinct geographical themes - 40 play-field areas like gardens and other gathering places - 165+ distinct dungeon zones with a unique ambience and feel - Enhanced graphics with astounding depth and detail - Two new professions; Shade and Keeper - Hundreds of new monsters with greatly enhanced AI - Thousands of new weapons, armour and items - Faction system; consider your actions for benefits and area access - More than 800 Perks; increasing specialization - Shadowbreed, a special way of unleashing your inner powers in combat - Increased level cap, 220 - The floating city of Jobe - Impressive new music score and audio effects - And more...
The expansion pack includes full versions of Anarchy Online and Anarchy Online Notum Wars, as well as one month of included game-time for new accounts. Suggested retail price is 29.99 USD/EUR.
