European games publisher, Ascaron Entertainment rally new PC adventures to the launch of
Sacred plus on the 22nd October 2004, with a U.S. version expected over the next 4 weeks.
Priced at GBP 19.99, Sacred plus is a 'producers cut' of the award winning role play game,
which released earlier this year. Containing numerous updates to the core game, enhanced
features, brand new sub quests and unique regions, the game offers players a refreshing and
fuller role play experience in the world of Ancaria. Published by Ascaron Entertainment and
exclusively distributed in the UK by KOCH Media, Sacred plus will be in stores from the 22nd
October.
The extended version of the hit title created by Ascaron has been finalized.
Furthermore, all available internet updates and improved features are included. The new
retail edition of Sacred Plus will be available internationally from 22nd October in the UK,
Scandinavia and Benelux. The French edition will be available from October 29th. Other
markets including the USA and Canada, Poland, Czech, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania,
Russia, Portugal, Australasia, South Africa, The Middle Eastern Countries, Greece, and
Turkey will also release the International version over the next 4 weeks.
Sacred Plus
incorporates all feedback from the player-community since the first release of Sacred. This
includes an improved multi-player experience, an optimized interface and completely revised
in-game balancing. This version also contains completely new features to make adventuring in
Ancaria even more challenging.
All previous patches and updates will remain
valid.
New features of Sacred Plus:
-Two new regions
-Two new main quests
with many side quests
-Five new opponents, one additional enemy boss
-Six new sets of
armor
-Fifteen new types of weapons
-All available updates and patches
Existing
Sacred gamers also gain these additional benefits: The new regions and missions as well as
all other previous patches will be available as a free download for all owners of the
original version. The expansion will be available from Tuesday 19th October from the
official game website, link available by following the download tab above. Several online
magazines will also offer the download.
Managing Director, Roger Swindells explains;
With Sacred plus, new consumers now get the benefit of added items, new regions and new
weapons. The plus version will also be a free download for all current players in the
community, giving back to the gamers an updated and even more attractive game play
experience.
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