Rolling Demo of X²: The Threat Released Today
In-Game Graphics being Praised By Software Reviewers Around the World

Released: Aug 22, 2003

PARKVILLE, Md. (Aug. 22, 2003) – Enlight, a leading entertainment software developer and publisher, announced today that the in-game rolling demo of X²: The Threat is now available for download. A sequel to EGOSOFT'S 1999 award-winning X: Beyond the Frontier, X² is being praised by software reviewers for its spectacular in-game graphics.

The rolling demo can be downloaded from http://www.x2-game.com/ or http://www.egosoft.com .

“The rolling demo of X² provides players with a glimpse of the incredible in-game graphics and the highly detailed universe,” said Paul Lombardi, CEO of Enlight Interactive. “X: Beyond the Frontier was a global retail success. We are very excited to be shipping this game across North America for the holiday season.”

X² contains a new state-of-the-art graphics engine and a large dynamic universe for players to explore. Taking advantage of the latest graphics cards capabilities, EGOSOFT has pushed the game's graphical boundaries to the limit in order to create the most visually detailed universe ever seen. Using the latest DirectX coding, the 3D engine features many spectacular visual effects including volumetric Nebulae (gas clouds) that have real game play impact (players can hide from pursuing enemies within these dense clouds).

Though staying true to its predecessor, X²: The Threat's uniqueness lies in the game's freedom of exploration and uninhibited style of game play. A first person space experience, X²: The Threat immerses the player in a dynamic, living, breathing universe, where every event and action has ‘cause and effect' upon the entire gaming environment. In a Universe over twice the size as the original X title, players will discover new worlds and life forms, and can undertake the role of either a trader, bounty hunter, pirate, miner or a strategic combination of them all. Published in the United States and Canada by Enlight Interactive, Inc., X²: The Threat will be shipped to retail stores in November and will be available on Windows PC, priced at $39.99 (U.S). For additional information visit http://www.x2-game.com/ .

About Enlight
Enlight is one of the world's leading developers of entertainment software. The company was founded in 1993, with a goal of creating games that are not only entertaining, but of equal importance, enlightening. Into 2003, Enlight is making an entry into the publishing business, establishing Enlight Interactive Inc., the U.S. publishing arm of the Enlight group as well as consolidating strategic partnerships with distributors all over the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.enlight.com/ .

About EGOSOFT
EGOSOFT, founded in 1990, is one of the oldest game development companies from Germany. Its team of industry veterans and dedicated game enthusiasts entered the international stage with the widely acclaimed X-Beyond the Frontier space simulation game in 1999. EGOSOFT is now exclusively dedicated to setting new standards in the space game genre and constantly improves the level of freedom in the X Universe. For more information on EGOSOFT and its products visit http://www.egosoft.com .

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