Matrix Online: The Matrix Online Scheduled to Ship in Spring 2005

From the Public Relations department handling The Matrix Online:

The Matrix Online, a massively multi-player online game co-published by
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and SEGA of America, will now ship in
Spring 2005. Previously slated for a January 2005 launch, the game will
expand its beta program while the overall game experience is being enhanced.

"We are committed to quality games and making this the best possible
experience for players," said Jason Hall, Senior Vice President of Warner
Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Since this is our first MMOG, we are
taking measured steps to ensure it will be polished and are investing
additional resources into our community oriented initiatives."

The Matrix Online is an MMOG where tens of thousands of players will jack
into the Matrix world to take an active role in continuing the saga of The
Matrix movie trilogy. Developed by Monolith Productions in conjunction with
the Wachowski Brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy, the game will be a
re-creation of the virtual world of the Matrix, employing cutting-edge 3-D
graphics, networking and server technology. Gameplay in The Matrix Online
will be based on intricate and exciting "wire-fu" combat, an extensive
mission structure, social interaction and a completely customizable skill
and ability system.