Microsoft Game Studios announced the release date for BioWare’s upcoming martial arts RPG, Jade Empire. The release date, April 14 is for North America only. The rest of the world has to wait a bit longer.
It is also confirmed that a Limited Edition of the game will be released that features a bonus character, a bonus fighting style, and a behind-the-scenes "making-of" video feature on DVD produced by G4TV. The bonus character, Monk Zeng, has the ability to channel his Chi, or spiritual energy, to fuel powerful magic attacks that manipulate both elemental and spiritual forces. Monk Zeng can equip himself with the monk spade, a deadly weapon useful for slashing foes at a distance and finishing them with lethal follow-up attacks. The Limited Edition version is available for pre-order at the same suggested retail price as the standard version, $49.95 (U.S.).