Jumpgate Evolution Announced

NetDevil has revealed that Jumpgate Evolution is currently in development. Evolution is a substantial update to the previous Jumpgate MMO released way back in 2001. This update, according to NetDevil, stays true to their early vision for Jumpgate.

NetDevil is giving the game a complete graphic update as well as the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations. There will be also new missions including: combat, patrols, mining, and delivery, a new user interface and a PvP system with factional peace and war rating, significantly affecting game dynamics.

"Jumpgate Evolution offers fun, intuitive game play that is thoroughly engrossing, while the new AI encourages players to immerse themselves in various roles available in the universe," said Scott Brown, President of NetDevil. "The game has undergone a complete graphics overhaul and has been vastly expanded to offer more weapons, and greater focus on PvE targets, making roles more refined in the process. Advanced social aspects of the MMO are available as well, including player-owned stations, complete with controllable economy, updated player statistics and rankings, and the ability for players to create squads with customizable web pages for each. The overall experience is a vital improvement in terms of playability, accessibility, as well as the overall look and feel. We think it's a great example of just how far you can transform an existing IP."

Hermann Peterscheck, Lead Producer on Jumpgate Evolution, added: "We saw a unique opportunity to expand the existing IP and integrate vast technical and game play improvements to breathe new life into the game. AI controlled cargo haulers can now respond to station supply requests and pirates can actively plunder these ships while being hunted by computer controlled defenders. All these interactions create a series of unpredictable episodes so that players stay completely engaged, immersed, and entertained."