E3 2011 announcement and Fact Sheet for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online
Short Version: It’s Ghost Recon for free! And Online!

Full press release and Fact Sheet after the jump.

UBISOFT®ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON ONLINE®

New Free-to-Play Game Brings Best Qualities of Ghost Recon Franchise Online

London, UK – May 24, 2011 – Today, Ubisoft announced the development of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online, a new multi-player, third-person, cover-based tactical shooter that will be offered free-to-play online. Ghost Recon Online is developed by Ubisoft Singapore, and offers all the best qualities of the Ghost Recon franchise in a downloadable, dynamic, PC-based online game. Ghost Recon Online launches in closed beta beginning this summer.

With Ghost Recon Online, Ubisoft is delivering the most social, connected and customizable Ghost Recon experience yet. The game offers players the ability to choose between three different classes of Ghost, customize their weapons, deploy cutting-edge military technology, and share intel with their team. Ghost Recon Online also features a rich lobby platform for hosting social and persistent progression features. Ubisoft also will back the game with a full set of services, including regular events and game content updates, customized content based on community feedback, and live support.

The online features complement Ghost Recon Online’s rich graphical environments and maps, which rival the quality of those traditionally seen only in retail games. And while the game is free for anyone to play, players also can purchase premium items and fully personalize their experience.

“Ghost Recon Online takes the best attributes of the Ghost Recon game franchise and brings them online, making the experience of being a Ghost accessible to millions of new players and fans,” said Hugues Ricour, senior producer at Ubisoft. “This game was designed from the start to be a free-to-play experience. Our development teams are dedicated to making Ghost Recon Online a truly unique, top-quality online title.”

Ghost Recon Online is Ubisoft’s latest entrant in the online gaming market and its first shooter to be offered in a free-to-play format. “For Ubisoft, delivering games as a service means offering fans the opportunity to stay connected to their favorite gaming worlds, to participate in fan-based communities and play with millions of peers from around the world.”

“The online market is an exciting new frontier for video games and for gamers,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “With Ghost Recon Online, and other major upcoming projects, Ubisoft is creating online experiences that allow our fans to stay connected to their favorite brands and to continually receive new content and gameplay. This direct link with our fans will allow us to create new and ever better experiences for them.”

Players can sign up for the closed beta and find more information on the game at www.GhostReconOnline.com.

 

Product Description

Experience the next generation of PC multiplayer shooters with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online. Step into the boots of an elite Ghost and deploy cutting-edge weapons and technology as you link up with your Ghost squad to dominate your enemies on tomorrow’s battlefield. Experience all this and more for Free.

Leading the attack, going stealthy or providing fire support to the squad, the choice is in your hands – pick from 3 different Classes of Ghosts to meet the tactical challenges of each battle. Develop, evolve and customize your persistent Ghost character as you advance through Ghost Recon Online.

With the most advanced technology at their fingertips, each Ghost is able to deploy hi-tech Abilities to enhance not only their own fighting capabilities, but more importantly, to complement and boost the battlefield effectiveness of their squad.

As a *Free to Play game, you will be able to download and experience Ghost Recon Online’s core content without paying a single cent. Players can enhance their game experience by using either in-game points or real currency to purchase and equip their Ghosts with weapons, gear and other boosts.

Key Features

Become the Ultimate Ghost
With a persistent character system, you will be able develop and evolve your Ghost as you level up in Ghost Recon Online.  Unlock new equipment and skills as you rise through to ranks.

Classes and Abilities
Pick from 3 Classes of Ghosts – Assault, Specialist or Recon to suit your play-style and battlefield strategies. Deploy Class-specific Abilities to gain the upper hand against your enemies.

Alone You Fight, Together You Dominate
Dominate your enemies as you complement the strengths of your squad mates with the unique skills and equipment of your Ghost. Intuitive squad systems make playing as a team easy and effective.

Deep and engaging multiplayer modes
Engage in fierce and visceral 16 player online firefights with your friends and enemies. Test your skills in various games modes and maps. Track your performance via the game’s persistent ladder rankings and player statistics.

AAA Quality, For Free
Ghost Recon Online delivers a premium quality PC shooter experience and you can download and enjoy the core game content for free. You decide if you want to further enhance the game experience by purchasing game items with either in-game points or real currency.

Product specifications

Tel : +33 (0)1 48
Developer:                               Ubisoft Singapore
Publisher:                                 Ubisoft
Release date:                           Q4 2011
Genre:                                       3^rd Person Shooter
Rating:                                      PEGI 16+

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