Stifler
May 22nd, 2007, 01:53 PM
For those gamers looking forward to Shadowrun, a demo for the game has been confirmed over at <a href="http://forums.shadowrun.com/forums/thread/58555.aspx">the official Shadowrun forums</a>.
Shadowrun Demo FAQ - Updated 16 May 07
Q: Are you doing a demo for both 360 and Vista?
A: We're definitely doing a 360 downloadable demo. We haven't announced a Vista one.
Q: When will the demo come out?
A: We can't announce... oh wait. Now we can. You can expect to see the demo ready to download on Xbox LIVE around the 6th of June.
Q: So the demo will be out on EXACTLY the 6th of June?
A: We're pretty confident. It's in certification at the moment. As folks who were in the beta know, unexpected problems can happen, so we're not swearing anything in blood. (Yes, we learn from experience.) But we want to give you as much information as we possibly can, and right now, we're slated for June 6th.
Q: The game is releasing on the 29th of May in North America. Why aren't you releasing the demo before the game hits the shelves?
A: Most folks who've played the game know how critical getting your hands on it is in understanding what makes Shadowrun special. The demo is the best tool we have to show people why the game rocks. We'd rather release the demo at a time when players can focus their attention and time on Shadowrun, i.e., not in the middle of the Halo 3 beta. We hear that's a pretty cool game, too. Come June, when players are suffering withdrawal from H3 goodness, they can slide right into Shadowrun demo action.
Q: What features will be in the demo?
A: We want to give players a good sense of what makes Shadowrun different / fun, but we can't give away everything, of course. The feature set we're offering is limited, but there are no time restrictions on the demo. Here's what you get:
* Training: Chapters 1, 2, and 3
* Solo Match and Public Match (so both bot play and multiplayer)
* One map: Power Station (which means only one game type: Raid)
* Two races: Elf and Human
* Magic: Tree of Life, Resurrect, Gust, and Teleport
* Tech: Glider, Enhanced Vision, and Smartlink
* Weapons: Pistol, SMG, Rifle, Shotgun, Katana, and Sniper Rifle
Q: Will the demo be playable outside of the US?
A: Yes! US, Canada, Mexico, much of Europe, and even some parts of Asia. And it is localized. We think Shadowrun sounds really cool in Chinese, especially.
Q: How long will the demo be available?
A: We don't have an expiration date at the moment. We'll update when we have one.
Q: I have a question that's not covered here. What do I do?
A: Post on the Gameplay forum. If the question hasn't been answered already, we'll try to cover it.
Shadowrun Demo FAQ - Updated 16 May 07
Q: Are you doing a demo for both 360 and Vista?
A: We're definitely doing a 360 downloadable demo. We haven't announced a Vista one.
Q: When will the demo come out?
A: We can't announce... oh wait. Now we can. You can expect to see the demo ready to download on Xbox LIVE around the 6th of June.
Q: So the demo will be out on EXACTLY the 6th of June?
A: We're pretty confident. It's in certification at the moment. As folks who were in the beta know, unexpected problems can happen, so we're not swearing anything in blood. (Yes, we learn from experience.) But we want to give you as much information as we possibly can, and right now, we're slated for June 6th.
Q: The game is releasing on the 29th of May in North America. Why aren't you releasing the demo before the game hits the shelves?
A: Most folks who've played the game know how critical getting your hands on it is in understanding what makes Shadowrun special. The demo is the best tool we have to show people why the game rocks. We'd rather release the demo at a time when players can focus their attention and time on Shadowrun, i.e., not in the middle of the Halo 3 beta. We hear that's a pretty cool game, too. Come June, when players are suffering withdrawal from H3 goodness, they can slide right into Shadowrun demo action.
Q: What features will be in the demo?
A: We want to give players a good sense of what makes Shadowrun different / fun, but we can't give away everything, of course. The feature set we're offering is limited, but there are no time restrictions on the demo. Here's what you get:
* Training: Chapters 1, 2, and 3
* Solo Match and Public Match (so both bot play and multiplayer)
* One map: Power Station (which means only one game type: Raid)
* Two races: Elf and Human
* Magic: Tree of Life, Resurrect, Gust, and Teleport
* Tech: Glider, Enhanced Vision, and Smartlink
* Weapons: Pistol, SMG, Rifle, Shotgun, Katana, and Sniper Rifle
Q: Will the demo be playable outside of the US?
A: Yes! US, Canada, Mexico, much of Europe, and even some parts of Asia. And it is localized. We think Shadowrun sounds really cool in Chinese, especially.
Q: How long will the demo be available?
A: We don't have an expiration date at the moment. We'll update when we have one.
Q: I have a question that's not covered here. What do I do?
A: Post on the Gameplay forum. If the question hasn't been answered already, we'll try to cover it.