Gold Creek Technology has announced Second Genesis, a new RPG based on the Unreal engine. One name associated with the game should be familiar: Paul Schuytema is the chief creative officer for the company (before his work with Gold Creek he was the lead designer on Prey at 3D Realms). Here's a description of the game, which is set for release in 2001:

Second Genesis is a science-fiction adventure game that transports players to alien worlds populated with many different races and cultures. Taking on the role of a mercenary soldier, fighter, pimp, or even a good Samaritan, players embark on quests while exploring environments and flying through space. Gamers learn and execute a variety of martial art offensive and defensive techniques in addition to traditional weapons use while controlling a dynamic inventory and weapons system. As the player progresses through the single player game, they will encounter several gladiator or arena matches for multiplayer action.