For Immediate Release

Montreal, Canada. September 17, 2003 – Big news from Strategy First today! The next chapter in the award-winning Disciples series will be a stand-alone expansion pack titled Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves and it will be released this fall.

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves will give both new and old fans of the popular series just what they have been asking for; The Elven race.

‘The Disciples series is one Strategy First’s best-regarded franchises,” says Don McFatridge, President of Strategy First. “The fans have asked for more so we’re giving it to them!”

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is a milestone in the Disciples universe. For the first time, Disciples fans will be able to play as the elder Elven race as they struggle to reclaim their forests from the four primary forces in Nevendaar. Driven by an unpredictable god who urges them to battle, the Elves begin a massive march towards their fate.

The noble Elves rule their people from elaborate fortresses within the trees. They adorn themselves with ornate armor and prefer councils or negotiations to conflict. Their queen is a just leader, preferring the path of peace for her kind. The noble Elves owe much to the Empire…

The wild Elves have become forest predators. Their intolerance of the civilized world has reached new extremes and they have reduced themselves to highwaymen and bandits. They tolerate the noble bloodline, but do not respect it. The thought of their race allying with another is appalling.

As one tiny oracle heralds the unquestionable will of Gallean to lash out against his timeless enemies, the Elves must unite their scattered tribes.

The Disciples series has sold close to 200,000 copies worldwide and has received countless awards for its graphics, gameplay and unique twist on the fantasy strategy genre. Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves will ship to retail stores this fall with a SRP of $29.99.

Features:

• A New Playable Race (Elves) With Over 35 New Units
• A New Unique Elven Campaign of 8 Quests
• First Official Massive-Sized Map in Disciples
• 5-10 Saga-Based Skirmishes (alternate takes on battles…etc.)
• Over 20 New Unique Spells and Attacks for the Elven Race
• 8 New Neutral Units and New Bosses
• New Terrain Type, Landmarks, and Artifacts
• Additional Battle Music and Themes for Capitals.
• New Event Types and Modifications to the Map Editor
• Many new Gameplay enhancements

For more information on the game, please visit http://www.strategyfirst.com

About Strategy First
Strategy First Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, and Nexagon: Deathmatch. After winning numerous awards for games such as Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. Further information about Strategy First and its products can be found at www.strategyfirst.com

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