February 18, 2003

"Hi-Ho Pela, Away!" –Asheron’s Call 2: Fallen Kings Features New Mounts in February Monthly Update

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the availability of Asheron’s Call 2: Fallen Kings February Episode update. The Episode, titled "Ambuscade", is the most comprehensive enhancement to date for Microsoft Game Studios’ award-winning massively multiplayer game. "Ambuscade" will most notably feature the addition of in-game mounts. A range of beautiful creatures will be available to players, allowing them to move about the landscape speedily. The secret to mastering these mounts, the "Ataurs" lies within the beginning of AC2’s first epic story arc. As players explore and work together to counter the threat of a Fallen King, they will unlock the ability to master the Ataurs and use them in their cause to rebuild Dereth.

The February Live update will feature a new, opening chapter of Asheron’s Call 2: Fallen Kings epic storyline, new high-level content and quests, and new UI improvements, including a one-click ability to loot corpses and transmute items to gold. Asheron’s Call 2: Fallen Kings, developed by Turbine Entertainment Software, is the only MMOG to provide epic content and features through regular monthly Episodes with the monthly subscription. A leader in providing MMOG services, Microsoft Game Studios and Turbine are proud to continue their tradition of providing new content and features with Asheron’s Call 2.

Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings provides some of the most sophisticated graphics available on a PC with the advanced Turbine Engine G2 graphics engine. Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings features a dynamic, evolving fantasy world that reacts to players' behaviors and actions. Developed by Turbine Entertainment Software, the game includes features such as a revamped combat system and a new in-depth crafting system that gives players a chance to pursue non-combative skills. More information about Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings is available at http://www.asheronscall2.com.