Lighthouse Interactive and VSTEP announce that the New Horizons add-on for Ship Simulator 2008 is gold, and due in the UK and Scandinavia on April 4, 2008, offering unspecified upgrades and Visa compatibility:

Haarlem, The Netherlands - March 20, 2008 - Leading computer software publisher Lighthouse Interactive and Dutch developer VSTEP are proud to announce that the next incarnation for their successful Ship Simulator franchise: the official Ship Simulator 2008 add-on: New Horizons has gone gold.

The Dutch duo confirmed the eagerly awaited game is ready to set sail on retail shelves on the 4th of April, 2008 in the UK and Scandinavia. Release dates for other European countries and North-America are to be determined. This new edition to the popular franchise is packed with upgrades and is Windows® Vista™ compatible.

Erik Schreuder, CEO of Lighthouse Interactive: “The Ship Simulator series has already generated a large community of Ship Sim fans. They will now be able to extend their naval experience with the official Ship Simulator 2008 Add-on: New Horizons. There are so many improved elements to the game that make this a challenging true-to-life experience – everyone interested in simulator games should really check this out."

VSTEP’s CTO Pjotr van Schothorst: “After months of intensive development and testing, we are proud about New Horizons reaching gold status. With its brand new features, improved visuals and added gameplay options, New Horizons provides an exciting addition to Ship Simulator 2008 and will surprise Simulation fans worldwide. New Horizons is the next step in creating an even more immersive experience for our Ship Simulator fans.”