SunAge Receiving Final Coat of Polish
Haarlem, The Netherlands - April 20, 2007 - Leading Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer Vertex4 today announced that SunAge, its classic RTS game for the PC, is currently in its final 'polishing' stage. Originally scheduled to release Q2 2007, both parties have decided to postpone the launch until September 2007.
"Since SunAge is one of our most anticipated releases, it is very important for us to deliver a solid product," said Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse Interactive. "SunAge is looking very good and our play testers are really enjoying the game."
"Vertex4 is a young company that is quickly maturing," said Roman Pfneudl, CEO of Vertex4. "The team is very enthusiastic about this project and we are committed to producing a high quality RTS game. We just need a little more time for this last phase of development. Focus is mainly on fine-tuning the A.I. and tweaking gameplay balancing. We also upgraded to DirectX® 9 which has resulted in better looking graphical environments and vastly improved effects."
In the meantime, Lighthouse will be partnering with XFire, Inc. to host a public BETA. Announcements on the beta program will be announced soon.
Game summary:
SunAge takes place in the distant future. Set in a sci-fi environment that spans many different worlds ranging from a lush alien planet to Earth - a desolate wasteland where humankind is forced to retreat into shielded industrial cities - a new cult called the Raak-zun arises, spreading chaos. As the hero, you must battle to protect your Federation and strike at the heart of the Raak-zun's creed. Amidst the havoc, the gateway to an alien planet teeming with lethal Sentinel drones is unlocked. They will not hesitate to annihilate any life form that gets in their way. Conquer enemies using your strategic skills in robust singleplayer, skirmish, and multiplayer (LAN and Online) campaign modes.
Features:
3 Distinct Races: Human, Raak-zun, and Sentinel - each with their own units, buildings, and technological advantages and disadvantages
Unique Upgrades: Alternate modes for all units and dual functionality for greater tactical depth
Graphics: A great looking game with rich graphical environments and visual effects. Players will still enjoy a full game experience without having to invest in the latest processor or video card
Tactics: Exploit weaknesses in the enemy's network while strengthening your own connection lines.
Formations: Intuitive formation handling and superior overview in battles
Singleplayer: 24 campaigns each with a compelling plot for each race
Multiplayer: LAN and Online - Classic multiplayer with focus on gathering 4 different kinds of resources and outsmarting the opponent in battle
Command Queuing: Command your units to prone, build or attack where and when you want them to do so
Indirect Intelligent Targeting (IIT): Order your units to focus on pre-selected enemy targets while ignoring other units.
System requirements:
OS: Windows® ME/2000/XP
CPU: 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD® Athlon processor
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: 64 MB 3D accelerated
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
About Vertex4
After many years of dedicated indie development, Vertex4 Ltd. was founded in 2005. While having its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, the team also includes talents from Denmark and the U.K. The company focuses on the creation of Real-time Strategy (RTS) games for the PC. Their premier project is SunAge. For more information about the company, visit www.vertex4.com.