NEW Info on Matrix Online (2004) - With New Links

More Info. on The Matrix Online

August 4, 2003 — Although we've been hearing snippets about The Matrix Online at E3 shows since 2002, there has been only a limited bandwidth of information headed our way, and assurances that the title would be released sometime in 2004. However, Monolith and its producers are apparently feeling a bit more secure about their game's prospects and have decided to let the world in on a little more of their title with the establishment of a website presence for the game. Located here (http://thematrixonline.warnerbros.com/index2.html), the website contains some preliminary press releases, information and statistics for the game, as well as a series of wallpapers and screen captures which are available for download.

The Matrix Online is intended as an extension to the existing movie and game franchises for the series, and will take place after Matrix Revolutions, the third Matrix movie. The main gameplay will be contained wholly within the Matrix and will involve thousands of players who have hacked into the Matrix from a ship at broadcast depth. Oddly, this actually implies some information about the ending to the trilogy for those interested in the series. Among its many features that Monolith purports to be including, The Matrix Online is planned to involve players in original stories created by the Wachowski brothers themselves. In addition, hallmark elements of the series like Bullet Time(tm) are also expected to make the transition. Finally, the actual fighting in the game is going to be built around a system of "Matrix like" fighting moves which the creators say you will be able to "swap out and exchange like trading cards."

The Matrix Online is currently in development for only the Windows platform by Monolith and EON Entertainment, and is to be published through Ubi Soft. Right now, the only release commitments are a vague timeframe of 2004.

Source: RPGamer
http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2003/080303a.html

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About the Game
In 2004, the Matrix will become a reality as gamers everywhere will be able to log into the Matrix Online and continue the saga of the Matrix movie trilogy.

Players of the Matrix Online will inhabit an enormous urban sprawl which spreads for miles in all directions. There are subways, nightclubs, skyscrapers, and dark alleys that all seem normal on the surface, but beneath this urban exterior, a secret war is being waged for the survival of humanity and machine alike. Here, you and many operatives like yourself, will determine who shall inherit the earth.

Gameplay Highlights
1. Dozens of weapons and martial arts maneuvers that capture the "wire fu" Matrix experience.

2. Plot lines by the creators of the Matrix, that continue with the Matrix story where the movie trilogy leaves off.

3. A full Rich World cityscape environment with traffic, lethal agents, living neighborhoods and breathtaking skylines.

4. Numerous different "Matrix" abilities that players can swap out and exchange like trading cards.

5. A robust mission system designed for maximum re-playabilty and depth.

6. "Vogue Style' avatars that are completely customizable.



FAQ.

4. Where does the Matrix Online take place?
The Matrix Online takes place within the Matrix. No "real world" game play will take place. Characters in the Matrix Online will be logged into the Matrix and aboard a hovercraft at broadcast depth.

5. Can I be the one?
Maybe you should ask The Oracle that question.

6. When does the game take place?
The Matrix Online timeline takes place after The Matrix Revolutions, the third Matrix movie, currently scheduled to release in November 2003.

Here are the key points I take away from all of that mess...

1. The Matrix must survive after the end of Revolutions.

2. The Oracle may survive (and not be taken over by Smith as a lot of people believe) after Revolutions.

3. MOST IMPORTANT - The human race / rebels must survive after Revolutions.

But i had gone to the website and it spoke about being the one, does that mean there will simply be another cycle of ones?

Originally posted by vibronic
Here are the key points I take away from all of that mess...

1. The Matrix must survive after the end of Revolutions.

2. The Oracle may survive (and not be taken over by Smith as a lot of people believe) after Revolutions.

3. MOST IMPORTANT - The human race / rebels must survive after Revolutions.

1. I agree. But in what sense will The Matrix still be active? Who will be in control?

2. I have a feeling that if/when Smith goes the way of the dodo bird, everyone he has copied himself over will return to the way they were. That'll make for a nice happier ending.

3. I agree.

Hell yeah, cool!