Born of Blood to be delivered in May 2007
Haarlem, The Netherlands, April 20th, 2007. "Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood" is an add-on for the Sword of the Stars universe, designed to increase the diversity, tactical depth and replay value of the ground-breaking 4X game. This expansion for Sword of the Stars will unleash a new alien race, a new form of strategic movement, new ship sections, new weapons, new technologies, new scenarios and new unknown menaces. Many more updates and optimizations make this a must-buy for players of the original game (released August 2006). The Add-On will require the original game to run.
Lighthouse Interactive CEO Erik Schreuder said: "Developer Kerberos are in the middle of the final phase of development and are preparing for a beta test, the outcome of which will determine a final release date. Right now it looks very much like the middle or end of May for fans willing to buy it online."
A spokesman said the release will start with direct download sales, followed by boxed online and retail sales a few weeks later. More news to follow soon.
"Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood" Key Features:
1 new race - the Zuul - with 80+ ship sections and Tunnel Drive FTL technology.
Massive Zuul slaver disks allow them to take slaves and use them to boost production on Zuul fortress worlds.
Over 15 new weapons to battle with including Boarding Pods!
Over 25 new technologies to research and deploy.
New diplomatic Data and Comm systems. Make demands! Ask for help in attacking specific targets. Warn players off from the worlds you have yet to claim!
More Intelligence technologies allow you to keep track of enemy ships, tech and battles.
A new trade route system making economic control and output even more vital for military success. Star freighters ply the trade routes making money for the player but are also vulnerable to raiders. Active piracy and escort battles enter the SotS universe with a bang.
Details combat results and status graphs allow you to track the rise or fall of your empire over time.
A variety of new ship sections for the original races to help meet this new threat.
More tactical combat options.
New combat arena as ships are called upon to battle in the dangerous depths of Node-space.
New random menaces / exploration threats.
2 new Scenarios (for both single- and multiplayer).
5 new galaxy types.
Various GUI and multiplayer enhancements.
About Lighthouse Interactive
Lighthouse Interactive is a leading Publisher of interactive entertainment. Its releases so far include the critically acclaimed adventure game Keepsake, the hit title Ship Simulator 2006, and the 4x space strategy hybrid Sword of the Stars.
In 2007, Lighthouse will be looking to build on its successful franchises, increase its overall number of releases and expand into console gaming. Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Lighthouse is a strong alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience.
For more information visit: www.lighthouse-interactive.com or www.swordofthestars.com