Overview The player assumes the role of Parker, a worker toiling in mines run by the Ultor Corporation far beneath the surface of Mars. The miners are suffering from inhuman living conditions and a strange, deadly disease called the Plague that is suddenly sweeping through their ranks. The miners' anger and resentment are ready to boil over, and the player provides the spark that starts a rebellion against Ultor. The player's goal is to stay alive long enough to bring down Ultor and solve the mystery of the Plague. This journey takes him from gritty subterranean mines to Ultor's pristine science and nanotech labs to the surface of Mars and even onto satellites orbiting high above the planet. Press Release: Red Faction will introduce Volition's new Geomod technology, a true breakthrough that allows players to unleash weapons not only on opponents, but also on the very walls that constrain them, dramatically enhancing the realism and strategy of gameplay. Red Faction is scheduled for release for PlayStation 2 and PC in the first half of 2001. "THQ's strategy to create original franchises, partner with premier development talent, and support state-of-the-art gaming platforms is epitomized in our announcement of Red Faction," said Mike Rubinelli, vice president of development, THQ. "Volition's remarkable record speaks for itself, and we feel that Red Faction will set a new standard in the first-person shooter category." "Our goal with Red Faction is to deliver a new kind of gameplay, enabled by Geomod technology," said Mike Kulas, president of Volition. "The prevalence of engine licensing in recent years has resulted in a decrease in technological innovation. We believe Red Faction will change that. THQ is the ideal partner for this project, we knew from the start that they understood our vision, and would provide the support and resources on every level to make it a hit." In Red Faction, players will become immersed in a captivating story line and have the unprecedented ability to blast through environments, blowing holes in walls and making rubble of anything that gets in their way. Players will be further challenged by a sophisticated AI that reacts to these changes in the environment, creating strategic elements as the action unfolds. Additional features such as an astonishing physics engine, controllable vehicles, intense graphics, and a variety of unique natural environments promise to make Red Faction one of the most sophisticated and innovative entries ever in the action genre. FEATURES: ·Geo-Mod™ Engine - the only FPS with real-time, arbitrary geometry modification ·Advanced physics simulation - supports falling geometry, particles and liquid ·Land, sea and air vehicles to commandeer and control ·A completely immersive and compelling storyline ·Stealth and action driven objectives ·Varied environments including natural settings unique to the genre ·Object shadow casting and more ·Advanced AI behavior in 20 dynamic 3D levels ·Real-time skeletal deformation and interpolation for silky smooth animations ·Location-based damage system ·Proprietary level editor that is faster, easier and more advanced than any on the market ·Multi-player support for LAN and TCP-IP