- The new Anarchy Online world launched exceptionally smooth -

Oslo, Norway - September 16, 2003
Shadowlands launched successfully!

Tens of thousands of players have flocked to the intriguing new world
in the award-winning universe of Anarchy Online. Shadowlands redefines
the standard of Massively Multiplayer expansion packs, offering a
spell-binding new setting, unique graphics and audio and lots of fresh
challenges for both new and existing players. The launch of the
expansion went exceptionally smooth, and the initial feedback has been
very positive.

"We are proud of the technically smooth launch, especially considering
the amount of fun new content added to the game" said Game Director
Gaute Godager. "With Shadowlands, Anarchy Online is no longer a pure
science fiction MMORPG. It goes beyond, almost defining its own genre.
Shadowlands is a true exploration in a foreign land... it's a true
adventure"

The elaborate feature-set of Shadowlands has received praise from
practically all PC gaming media. The very first reviews for
Shadowlands are now coming in, with equally impressive feedback. "When
the expansion pack weighs in to be as large as the original game, you
know it's more than just an expansion" said tothegame.com in their 9
out of 10 review. The leading PC gaming magazine PC Zone UK has given
Shadowlands their "Essential" mark, while the German giant PC Action
said "Respekt! Sehr gut" in their initial review.

With Shadowlands Funcom introduces 20 gigantic play-fields, 40 smaller
play-field areas, and over 165 distinct dungeon zones which are
tailored to challenge players of all levels, even beginners. In all
more than 225 new areas!

The trials the players must overcome takes them through wildly diverse
landscapes, all with unique ambience and setting. Ranging from the
celestial Elysium through beautiful underwater areas to the frozen
Penumbra and the hellish Inferno; Shadowlands makes the Anarchy Online
experience more entertaining than ever before.

The expansion pack includes full versions of Anarchy Online and
Anarchy Online Notum Wars, as well as one month of included game-time
for new accounts. Suggested retail price is 29.99 USD/EUR.