Atomic Games announces details about the 'hardcore mode' in Breach, their military first-person shooter in development for Windows and Xbox 360. They explain this incorporates aspects of simulations they have created to aid military training, saying: "Breach's Hardcore Mode promises players the opportunity to test themselves and their tactics in an FPS like never before all in a title that costs less than $20.00." They offer some Breach hardcore mode screenshots, and the list of features in hardcore and the accompanying "sole survivor" mode follow.

• New "Sole Survivor" Game Type: Each player is given only one life and no re-spawns, causing them to move and shoot with much more care and precision in this Team Deathmatch-like competition.
• Minimal HUD experience - Aiming reticule and other items turned off, while certain other items are left in as real life affords greater situational awareness.
• Disabling of Mini-Map radar system - removes the ability to use the radar to track enemy and friendly forces, players must be more aware of their surroundings
• Disabling of ammo counter and weapon fire-mode display
• Disabling of Kill Cam system: No longer gives you a hint about the person who killed you or where they were located -- keeping your effective kill locations hidden.
• Modified Damage Settings creating a more lethal experience: More realistic damage from all weapons, making direct fire fights highly lethal. Use cover to gain the upper hand.
• Hardcore mode can be applied to any of the existing maps and Game types: Creating a unique twist for the serious gamers across the board.
• Filter match searchers by normal or hardcore to match your play style
• Breach is being released simultaneously on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and on Windows PC. Further intelligence can be gathered at www.breachgame.com and http://www.facebook.com/breachgame.