Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and SEGA title to be released
March 22
The highly anticipated continuation to The Matrix film trilogy, The
Matrix Online has gone gold and is on track for a March 22, 2005 launch.
The MMOG, co-published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and
SEGA, will take tens of thousands of players down the rabbit hole and
unveil a story full of twists and turns allowing them to take an active
role in helping determining the future of the Matrix saga.
Developed by Monolith Productions in conjunction with the Wachowski
Brothers, creators of The Matrix Trilogy, the game will be a re-creation
of the virtual world of the Matrix, employing cutting edge 3-D graphics,
networking and server technology. Gameplay in The Matrix Online will be
based on intricate and exciting "wire-fu" combat, an extensive mission
structure, social interaction and completely customizable skill and
ability system.
The Matrix Online also features many of the original talent from the
films - Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus), Monica Bellucci (Persephone),
Mary Alice (The Oracle), Lambert Wilson (The Merovingian), Harold
Perrineau Jr. (Link), Harry Lennix (Lock), Nona Gaye (Zee), Collin Chou
(Seraph) and Tanveer Atwal (Sati).
Gamers wanting to delve into the secrets of The Matrix Online before the
game hits store shelves can check out a Sneak Preview event on Saturday,
March 12 at 12:00 p.m. PST and ending at 9:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March
15.
Players will get a chance to see the newest version of the
game, including many storyline elements from the continuation of The Matrix
trilogy. Also, major player achievements and events that take place
during The Matrix Online Sneak Preview will be published in the next
issue of The Official Magazine of The Matrix Online. This is a unique
opportunity for players to become a real part of Matrix history. Information
on the Sneak Preview event is available at:
www.thematrixonline.com/web/live/sneakpreview.jsp
The Matrix Online will be sold through all major game retailers for a
suggested retail price (SRP) of $49.99. Gamers can either subscribe
online for a monthly subscription fee of $14.99 or purchase pre-paid
game cards with 60 days worth of playtime for $29.99.
Fans who pre-order The Matrix Online will enjoy the added bonus of
special in-game abilities, access to the beta and an early entrance
into the game. There's still time to take the plunge and pre-order; simply
go to: www.thematrixonline.com/preorder.html
For more information on The Matrix Online, please visit the official
website at:
www.thematrixonline.com
Posted by MxO Team
