Age of Conan Coming in 2006

Posted on April 25, 2005

Funcom is developiong Age of Conan -- Hyborian Adventures, an online RPG scheduled for Windows in the first half of 2006. Funcom says that Age of Conan players will encounter a dark fantasy universe, presented with high-quality graphics and 7.1 surround audio. Conan's world is filled with cruel gods, magic, mythical creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race.

The game offers a unique combat feature called the "Real Combat" engine; a multi-point melee system which allows the players to swing their weapons where they direct it. Players can also create player-made battle formations where you can command NPC's and other players in combat, making for epic multiplayer battles. The multiplayer game also allow the players to form guilds and lay siege to enemy castles. Age of Conan is being directed by Gaute Godager, who also directed Funcom's Anarchy Online. Godager had this to say about the upcoming Conan release:

"I have always been a huge fan of Conan and his Hyborian universe, and to direct this game is a dream come true. We are truly trying to make this the ultimate representation of Conan's world, and we are filling it with features never before seen in an online game. Have you not felt the urge when a great single-player RPG ends to have your character live on and interact with other fellow travelers? To enter an even greater world? This is that opportunity, to have a detailed RPG all about you, your choices and your character, and if you win -- to share that victory at an even greater stage."

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