Evolution 2 confirmed for U.S. release

[03.17.00] » Ubi Soft to release Dreamcast RPG sequel this summer.

   Ubi Soft today announced that it had acquired the rights to publish Sting's Dreamcast RPG Evolution 2: Far Off Promise in both North America and Europe. Published in Japan last December by ESP, the game continues Evolution's storyline and features all of the original party members (plus a few new ones). Ubi Soft expects the English version of the game to be released this summer.

   "Combining the success of Evolution and technological savvy of Ubi Soft Entertainment, we feel very positive that Evolution 2 will greatly surpass players' expectations as rich graphics and ample gameplay yield an engaging gaming experience," said Yoichi Miyaji, president of Entertainment Software Publishing. "Evolution 2will immerse players into the already familiar universe of Evolution as they embark on daring new adventures in a graphically stunning world."

   "We are very excited to have this opportunity to work again with Entertainment Software Publishing," said Laurent Detoc, vice president of Ubi Soft San Francisco. "With impressive graphics and diverse gameplay, Evolution 2 will give players the best elements of the original and deliver challenging puzzles and more in depth gameplay."


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