October 5^th, 2005 (11:32pm) - Midway announced the launch of the official EARTH 2160 U.S. Web site. Gamers can now go online to view faction profiles, unit descriptions, storyline details, trailers and more for the anticipated real-time strategy game from Reality Pump Studios. The Web site also features a link to pre-order EARTH 2160 and receive a bonus DVD with eight additional maps and a retail version of EARTH 2150.

EARTH 2160 sees conflict arise as the remnants of the Eurasian Dynasty, Lunar Corporation and United Civilized States terraform Mars following Earth’s destruction. As the civilizations independently rebuild, a group of imprisoned alien renegades is awakened from suspended animation. The groups must either battle it out or band together as they try and survive the new alien threat.

In addition to standard RTS features such as resource acquisition, base building and destruction of enemy bases, EARTH 2160’s modular construction allows players to customize buildings and units. The title also allows for detailed customization of vehicles. EARTH 2160 takes advantage of the latest cutting-edge pixel and vertex shaders, giving the game a look and feel that is well ahead of other RTS titles running on more traditional graphics engines.

EARTH 2160 is scheduled to be available November 8 for the PC.

Click the following link to visit the game’s official site: http://earth2160.midway.com/