Shadow Complex Details

Xbox 360

Epic Games, creators of the Unreal and Gears of War video game franchises and the industry-leading Unreal Engine, today announced that Microsoft Games Studios will publish its original new game exclusively for Xbox LIVE Arcade later on this year. Shadow Complex is being developed by Epic’s Utah-based Chair Entertainment Group, creators of the award-winning Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Undertow.

Powered by Unreal Engine 3, Shadow Complex features the best of old school side-scroller design combined with modern, cutting-edge gameplay and incredible high-definition graphics. Players collect power-ups, discover new abilities and evolve their character into a force of destruction as they explore an original new story set in the world of Orson Scott Card’s best-selling novel, “Empire.” Shadow Complex marries the quality and depth of a full retail title with the accessibility players expect from Xbox LIVE Arcade.

"Shadow Complex completely redefines the bar for Xbox LIVE Arcade. It’s a testament to why Xbox LIVE is the clear choice in downloadable excellence" said Ken Lobb, creative director of Microsoft Game Studios. "XBLA look out, here comes the next UE3-powered smash!"

Expect Shadow Complex around August/September 2009.