July 8^th, 2004 (12:00am) - Last month Electronic Arts had announced that they have signed an agreement with Oddworld Inhabitants to publish the next game in the Oddworld series for both Xbox and PlayStation 2 platforms. The game had tentatively been codenamed Stranger. Well, Electronic Arts revealed today that the official name of the game will be Oddworld Stranger.

Oddworld Stranger features detailed interactive environments set in an enthralling new frontier of the Oddworld universe. Players step into the role of the Stranger, a rough and tumble bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah. Using a special weapons system that gives a whole new meaning to "live" ammo, players will encounter deviant species and hostile challenges along the way. Oddworld Stranger combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience. Set to award-winning visuals, players will be moved by the complex and inspiring story as the Stranger comes to grips with his true nature in the hunt for the ultimate bounty.

Oddworld Stranger is currently planned spring 2005 debut.