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Electronic Arts Announces "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" Ship Date

August 14, 2008

Electronic Arts has announced the date the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" (WAR), will go live. In development for three years by Virginia-based Mythic Entertainment, "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" will open its North American, European, and Oceanic servers on September 18.


Based on Games Workshop's epic and longstanding tabletop fantasy war game, WAR is a unique MMORPG that features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm (RvR) game play that will immerse players in a world of perpetual conflict for years to come. WAR has been recognized for its unique play style that appeals to novice MMO players while offering great depth for more seasoned players.

Electronic Arts "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" Wins Multiple Awards

"Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" has received significant media attention, picking up numerous critic awards at this year's E3, including "Best PC Game" from G4's XPlay, "Best MMO" from IGN and Voodoo Extreme, and "Top 10 PC Game" from GameSpy, as well as being nominated for the prestigious Game Critic's Awards "Best PC Game". Consumer interest has been high as well and all units of the game's Collector's Edition having been pre-sold in North America.

Mark Jacobs, founder and general manager of Mythic Entertainment, said "For the last three years, the entire team at Mythic has poured their hearts into making 'Warhammer Online' the next great MMORPG. We are so excited to open up this world and share it with the fans that will live in it, quest in it, go to war in it, and make it come alive."

Electronic Arts "WAR" MMORPG Subscription Plans for Gamers

Gamers will be offered several pricing options including monthly, three-month, and six-month subscriptions. Additionally, collectible 30- and 60-day prepaid Game Time Cards will be available at many game retailers. Players can now pre-order their copy of "Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning" which includes special features.