Following the project's revelation via a fact sheet (
story),
Gathering officially announces Sabre Squadron, an upcoming expansion for Hidden
& Dangerous 2, Illusion Softworks' World War II tactical shooter, accompanying
the announcement with
the first screenshot from the project.
Update: We contacted Gathering
and determined that this project is indeed being developed by Illusion. Here's
the announcement, which heralds the always welcome inclusion of cooperative
multiplayer support:
New York – June 9, 2004 – Gathering, a publishing
label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), today announced
that it will release Hidden & Dangerous 2: Sabre Squadron, a new expansion disk
for its hit WWII PC title Hidden & Dangerous 2 this fall. Sabre Squadron
features nine new single-player campaign missions in four new locations plus the
added ability to play all of these nine missions cooperatively over the
Internet. In addition, Sabre Squadron features three new deathmatches, three new
occupations and two new objective multiplayer missions for up to 32 players,
enhanced, more realistic AI, and new weapons such as the German Panzershreck,
SAS flare gun, German G43 rifle and the PAK40 cannon.
Released in October 2003, Hidden & Dangerous 2 has sold more than 1 million
units worldwide and put gamers in command of a squad of elite British Special
Air Service (SAS) commandos as they tackle the most dangerous covert missions of
the Second World War. Featuring a mix of first- and third-person action, Hidden
& Dangerous 2 offers a deep, tactical squad-based shooter experience in the
single-player campaign and extensive multiplayer modes that feature numerous
WWII-era weapons and vehicular combat.