Digital Illusions brings Battlefield franchise to Xbox LIVE

Battlefield: Modern Combat is a customization of the previously announced game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Electronic Arts will publish both titles under the EA GAMEST brand.

"Battlefield is now developed for three of the four major platforms. This gives us the opportunity to reach new target groups, and gain shares of several markets," said Patrick Söderlund, CEO at Digital Illusions.

During spring 2003 three new agreements with Electronic Arts were announced, including Battlefield: Modern Combat for the PlayStation 2 console. The new title - Battlefield: Modern Combat for Xbox - is a customization of Battlefield for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The game is tailored and enhanced for the Xbox, with improvements made to both the visuals and the performance.

Battlefield: Modern Combat for Xbox enables up to 24 players to engage in all-out war on the modern battlefields of the world. Online play requires the Xbox console and a subscription to Xbox Live.

Battlefield: Modern Combat is developed at Digital Illusions' Gothenburg studio. The game brings the intensity and excitement of Battlefield 1942T PC into the modern era with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems. Players can choose between more than 30 different vehicles, 70 weapons and to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, the Chinese, or the fictitious Middle East Coalition.

Battlefield: Modern Combat for Xbox will be sold at full price for approximately $49.99 USD. Electronic Arts will publish and distribute the game.

Digital Illusions is showing four new games during E3 - the world's biggest gaming trade show - in Los Angeles between May 12th and 14th. Other than Battlefield: Modern Combat for Xbox and PlayStation 2, the company will show Battlefield 2 for PC and Rallisport Challenge 2 for Xbox.