The game is designed to offer more than 100 hours of gameplay per character, unlimited battles, deadly missions and the ability to import characters from the original game. Firiona Vie has called upon the champions to take up the crusade against evil to rid Norrath of this evil threat once and for all. Innoruuk's followers and allies have taken it upon themselves to gather these shards in order to resurrect their fallen prince. The Champions of Norrath have destroyed the god Innoruuk, shattering his body into shards of hate.

Alternately, up to four players can use the Multitap (sold separately) to play together on a single PlayStation 2. Champions: Return to Arms has both USB headset voice and keyboard chat support, allowing players to plan strategies during online play (USB headset/keyboard optional, each sold separately). Players have the freedom to join an existing game or host their own through SOE's matchmaking service,.

Up to four players per game can adventure in Norrath via their broadband internet connection, using the PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor (sold separately). Champions: Return to Arms introduces two new playable races, more character customization options, thousands of items, weapons and spells, beautifully detailed environments, the ability to import characters from the original game, a whole new storyline, innovative medal system which unlocks secret gameplay modes, more online and multiplayer options and much more.Ĭhampions: Return to Arms offers an online multiplayer component for no additional cost to players (players are responsible for providing a broadband internet connection and PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor for online play). 'Champions: Return to Arms will build upon the progressive features of the first edition with more single-player adventures, a deeper online and multiplayer experience, plus new characters, monsters, weapons and items.'Ĭhampions: Return to Arms combines the creative talent of Snowblind Studios with SOE's expertise in developing fantasy worlds to create a unique visual style, immersive storylines, and highly interactive worlds. 'Champions of Norrath was an incredible success and left PlayStation 2 gamers definitely wanting more,' said Donald Vercelli, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Sony Online Entertainment.

Champions: Return to Arms, developed by Snowblind Studios (the creators of Baldur's Gate™: Dark Alliance™ and developers Champions of Norrath) and published by Sony Online Entertainment, will be available exclusively for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system in the first quarter of 2005. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced Champions: Return to Arms™, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Action/RPG, Champions of Norrath™.

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