Following the unofficial announcement the Freelancer is gold (story), comes the official press release announcing this, which includes the game's projected North American in-store date of March 4. Here is the remainder of the release's description of the game: "Set in the outer reaches of the planetary system, Freelancer combines the action of 3-D space combat, the exploration of a dynamic, living universe and trading in a rich galactic economy, where players' decisions drive the adventure. Developed by Digital Anvil, the epic adventure challenges players to determine their own reputations and choose their own distinctive styles of play. Players can choose to act like police officers, traders, pirates or explorers for different gameplay experiences. The open-ended style of gameplay gives gamers a choice between following a linear storyline or determining how the story will unfold. The multiplayer component enables players around the globe with their own servers to fly missions or explore space together. An enhanced mouse and keyboard interface simulates the realistic feel of flying a spaceship while making the game accessible to a wide range of gamers. For more information about Freelancer, visit the official site at http://www.microsoft.com/games/freelancer/." On a related note, German site Station-Network is hosting downloads of a Freelancer video from a German PC Games magazine CD that they've received permission to distribute. There is also a new Freelancer preview on Game Revolution.