Anarchy Online: Funcom Press Release about the Shadowlands Launch

Shadowlands now available in retail

-The new Anarchy Online world launched exceptionally smooth-

Oslo, Norway-September 16, 2003 -Shadowlands has launched successfully!
Tens of thousands of players have flocked to the intriguing new world in
the award-winning universe of Anarchy Online. Shadowlands redefines the
standard of Massively Multiplayer expansion packs, offering a
spell-binding new setting, unique graphics and audio and lots of fresh
challenges for both new and existing players. The launch of the
expansion went exceptionally smooth, and the initial feedback has been
very positive.

"We are proud of the technically smooth launch, especially considering
the amount of fun new content added to the game" said Game Director
Gaute Godager. "With Shadowlands, Anarchy Online is no longer a pure
science fiction MMORPG. It goes beyond, almost defining its own genre.
Shadowlands is a true exploration in a foreign land....it's a true
adventure"

The elaborate feature-set of Shadowlands has received praise from
practically all PC gaming media. The very first reviews for Shadowlands
are now coming in, with equally impressive feedback. "When the expansion
pack weighs in to be as large as the original game, you know it's more
than just an expansion" said tothegame.com in their 9 out of 10 review.
The leading PC gaming magazine PC Zone UK has given Shadowlands their
"Essential" mark, while the German giant PC Action said "Respekt! Sehr
gut" in their initial review.

With Shadowlands Funcom introduces 20 gigantic playfields, 40 smaller
playfield areas, and over 165 distinct dungeon zones which are tailored
to challenge players of all levels, even beginners. In all more than 225
new areas!

The trials the players must overcome takes them through wildly diverse
landscapes, all with unique ambience and setting. Ranging from the
celestial Elysium through beautiful underwater areas to the frozen
Penumbra and the hellish Inferno; Shadowlands makes the Anarchy Online
experience more entertaining than ever before.

Feature Highlights

* 20 large new playfields across seven distinct geographical
themes
* 40 playfield areas like gardens and other gathering places
* 165+ distinct dungeon zones with a unique ambience and feel
* Enhanced graphics with astounding depth and detail
* Two new professions; Shade and Keeper
* Hundreds of new monsters with greatly enhanced AI
* Thousands of new weapons, armour and items
* Faction system; consider your actions for benefits and special
area access
* More than 800 Perks; increasing specialization options, making
combat even more fun.
* Shadowbreed, a special way of unleashing your inner powers in
combat
* Increased level cap, 220.
* The floating city of Jobe
* Impressive new music score and audio effects
* And more....

The expansion pack includes full versions of Anarchy Online and Anarchy
Online Notum Wars, as well as one month of included game-time for new
accounts. Suggested retail price is 29.99 US Dollars / Euro.

For more information, images and features, please visit
www.anarchyonline.com/shadowlands.

About Funcom - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of
computer and console games with a focus on single-player adventure and
role-playing games on multiple platforms, in addition to Persistent
Online Worlds. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2003, Funcom
continues to expand its track-record of more than 20 games to date.
Recent successes include the multi-award winning The Longest Journey , and the award winning and acclaimed
Anarchy Online: The Notum Wars
(Expansion pack of the year 2002, CGW). For corporate information please
visit www.funcom.com.