Ubisoft announces new Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 expansion exclusively for Xbox
London, UK - April 12, 2005 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, announces new maps, missions and modes exclusively for the Xbox® version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title) will provide a wealth of new single and multiplayer missions that plunge Xbox players into the dangerous, heart-racing world of the Ghosts, an elite military team who is the first and last line of defense on the battlefield.
Players will experience the exciting fast-paced action of the original Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 as they face fresh challenges and discover new options for completing mission objectives. In this installment, the Ghosts will be outfitted with an innovative arsenal that is entirely new to the franchise. In addition, players will be able to choose new skins and specify multiplayer kit restrictions.
Gamers will discover a total of 11 exciting single player missions, in which the Ghosts fight through some of Kazakhstan's harshest terrain, in addition to 16 multiplayer maps. Extensive multiplayer content will not only include the game modes that made Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 the No. 2 game on Xbox® LiveTM, but also add two new ones exclusive to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title).
With more than eight million copies sold, the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® series has established itself as one of the most realistic and modern military shooters today and has transformed the online multiplayer experience. Developed by
Ubisoft's award-winning Red Storm studio, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title) will be released worldwide in Summer 2005.
About Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® 2 MultiMission (working title)
The Kazakh President has been assassinated by a Pakistani warlord attempting to take control of the country. Follow the Ghosts as they work in concert with U.N. forces to track him and his military across Kazakhstan. The Ghosts are the only chance to thwart his attacks against high profile targets and to prevent national devastation.
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About Tom Clancy:
With over 80 million books sold, Tom Clancy is arguably the world's most recognized author. His works include fiction such as The Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Rainbow Six, Red Rabbit, and the recently released The Teeth of the Tiger. Clancy also writes nonfiction works about weapons and various military units. Four of his books have already been adapted into highly successful feature films.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide. It 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.
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