Deep Silver and Egosoft have confirmed
further details on the impending launch of X²- The Return on PC CD ROM. Enhancing and
extending the gameplay of the award winning X²- The Threat; the expansion pack adds many
exciting new features and involves players in a thrilling new storyline. X²- The Return is
set for launch in February 2005.
X² - The Return picks up only weeks after the end of
X²- The Threat. The battle at Omycron Lyrae has left the Argon fleet depleted and stretched.
Green pilots are being drafted in as the Khaak continue their attacks on the X-universe. No
one is immune, whole Terracorp convoys are being destroyed and the Paranid have been
hammered by the heaviest attacks.
With no one to spare, Argon intelligence turns to
Jules Brennan - for help. A mysterious ship with the power to appear and disappear at will
has been seen. The Yaki pirates have taken advantage of the weak Argon fleet to carry out
raids on Argon facilities and a machine left by an ancient species has been stolen. What
does this machine do? Will the races of the X-universe survive the merciless attacks from
the Khaak? And will the reason for their onslaught be discovered?
X² - The Return
fires the player into a galaxy at war. To survive the player must learn new skills. Manning
turrets to defend convoys, flying escort and attack missions, piloting stealthy spy
missions, building super factories and commanding fleet sized actions. And with every new
mission comes a new twist in the plot.
KEY FEATURES:
- For The Fans: a chance
to uncover some of the biggest secrets in the X-universe in a new fast paced and twisting
plot. With a story over six times larger than X² - The Threat, The Return is more than an
expansion pack.
- Complex Building: Ability to connect factories to form large
industry complexes. This way the player can now build gigantic constructions and make more
money than ever before.
- Improved Menu System: A new graphical quick menu system,
allows for complete and easy control of many advanced features, while not interrupting
control of the ship.
- Build Your Own HQ with lots of new strategic command
features.
- New Ships & Weapons, including; factory tugs; anti missile defence
systems, & rapid fire lasers.
- Fully Customisable Controls: Players can define his
own profile & many new keys are
introduced.
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