Ubisoft Redefines Authenticity With America’s Army®: Rise of a Soldier™ Video Game
San Francisco, CA - February 22, 2005 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that America's Army®: Rise of a SoldierTM will be available in summer 2005 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. Ubisoft and the U.S. Army are working together to develop a new and unique experience for console gamers that features all the action-packed realism that players have come to expect from the America's Army game brand. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the vast military expertise of the U.S. Army, Ubisoft is creating the most authentic military console game to date by incorporating true-to-life character progression via an all-new Career mode and gameplay.
About America's Army: Rise of a Soldier
Built in partnership with the U.S. Army, and developed by Secret Level, America's Army: Rise of a Soldier offers the most true-to-life Army experience, allowing you to create a soldier and take him through the thrills and adventure of an army career. Intense single-player missions and high-adrenaline multiplayer action build the skills of your soldier and advance him through his career.
Key Features
- Unique Career Mode: Unparalleled character customization allows you to create a soldier and take him throughout his career - from recruit to Special Forces team leader.
- Exclusive U.S. Army License: Real Special Forces operatives are consulting with game designers to ensure the highest level of realism in any military console game in existence. Authentic weapons, equipment, and combat situations come straight from the U.S. Army subject matter experts.
- Play it your way: America's Army has no linear campaign design; players can choose their own career paths. You can focus on certain army roles (marksman or grenadier for example), or experience different roles in your goal to achieve Special Forces qualification.
- Intense military action: Quick reflexes, strategic planning and the use of teamwork are mandatory to succeed in army missions, which plunge you into ultra-realistic combat scenarios.
- Multiplayer: America's Army will offer a top-notch multiplayer experience with up to 16 players online as well as split-screen cooperative play mode. Career mode will also be brought to online play, allowing players to create and build online characters.
® 2005 America's Army. All Rights Reserved. ® 2005 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. America's Army, America's Army: Operations, America's Army: Special Forces; Empower Yourself, Defend Freedom, The Official U.S. Army Game and U.S. Army are trademarks or registered trademarks of the United States Army in the United States and/or other countries and used under license from the United States Army. Rise of a Soldier, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Published by Ubisoft Entertainment. Developed by Secret Level. Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
About the U.S. Army:
Through the teamwork efforts of the more than 1.2 million Soldiers in the active Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve, the U.S. Army is the world's relevant and ready land force. Today's Army Soldiers are on the frontline in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism in missions like OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, and joint-service missions for the Department of Defense. The Army will be 230 years old June 14. For more information on the Army, go to www.goarmy.com or www.army.mil.
About Secret Level:
Secret Level, Inc., is a growing company balancing tool, technology and title development for the console game industry. Founded in 1999, has both shipped game titles with publishing partners Atari and LucasArts Entertainment Company, as well as, developed technology for partners such as Epic Games and Sony Computer Entertainment of America. is a licensed developer for Xbox, Sony PlayStation®2 and Nintendo GameCube, and holds "Tools & Middleware" licenses for notable platforms such as Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2. Additional info is available through website at www.secretlevel.com.
About Xbox:
Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is Microsoft's future-generation video game system that delivers never before seen gameplay experiences. With more than three times the graphics performance of other game consoles, top-quality DVD playback, Dolby 5.1 surround sound to make games and movies come alive, and a hard disc that opens up new kinds of gameplay, Xbox is the video game system that delivers more of what gamers want.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide. Ubisoft is the fastest growing company in the videogame industry and has grown considerably through its strong and diversified line-up 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 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 more please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.