America's Army: Rise of a Soldier - Summer 2005:
Ubisoft has announced that America's Army: Rise of a Soldier will be available in summer 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the vast military expertise of the U.S. Army, Ubisoft is creating the most authentic military console game to date by incorporating true-to-life character progression via an all-new Career mode and gameplay.
About America's Army: Rise of a Soldier:
Built in partnership with the U.S. Army, and developed by Secret Level, America's Army: Rise of a Soldier offers the most true-to-life Army experience, allowing you to create a soldier and take him through the thrills and adventure of an army career. Intense single-player missions and high-adrenaline multiplayer action build the skills of your soldier and advance him through his career.
Unique Career Mode:
Unparalleled character customization allows you to create a soldier and take him throughout his career – from recruit to Special Forces team leader.
Exclusive U.S. Army License:
Real Special Forces operatives are consulting with game designers to ensure the highest level of realism in any military console game in existence. Authentic weapons, equipment, and combat situations come straight from the U.S. Army subject matter experts.
Play it your way:
America's Army has no linear campaign design; players can choose their own career paths. You can focus on certain army roles (marksman or grenadier for example), or experience different roles in your goal to achieve Special Forces qualification.
Intense military action:
Quick reflexes, strategic planning and the use of teamwork are mandatory to succeed in army missions, which plunge you into ultra-realistic combat scenarios.
Multiplayer:
America's Army will offer a top-notch multiplayer experience with up to 16 players online as well as split-screen cooperative play mode. Career mode will also be brought to online play, allowing players to create and build online characters.
About the U.S. Army:
Through the teamwork efforts of the more than 1.2 million Soldiers in the active Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve, the U.S. Army is the world's relevant and ready land force. Today's Army Soldiers are on the frontline in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism in missions like OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, and joint-service missions for the Department of Defense. The Army will be 230 years old June 14.
About Secret Level::
Secret Level, is a growing company, balancing tool, technology and title development for the console game industry. Founded in 1999, has both shipped game titles with publishing partners Atari and LucasArts Entertainment Company, as well as, developed technology for partners such as Epic Games and Sony.
