TimeGate Studios has announced release dates and loyalty rewards for Section 8: Prejudice The game rolls out to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on April 20, 2011 for 1200 Microsoft points ($15); comes to Windows PC via online distributors, including Steam and Games for Windows Marketplace, on May 4, 2011; and hits the PlayStation Network in Summer 2011.
TimeGate also unveiled a loyalty rewards program for its dedicated Section 8 fans. TimeGate will unlock Section 8: Prejudice equipment upgrades for players of the original Section 8, based on the Level they attained as of April 20th, 2011. Anyone who played the original Section 8 will instantly unlock Aegis Armor and the Reactive Plating upgrade, while those who reached Level 25 will additionally unlock the Ablative Plating upgrade. The very dedicated players who attained Level 50 will also get the Explosives Amplifier upgrade. Provided players have not changed their Microsoft Gamertag or PlayStation Network ID, the upgrades will be unlocked automatically.
"As the release of Prejudice quickly approaches, we're really excited to unveil loyalty rewards for players of the original Section 8. We think the very attractive $15 price point of Prejudice will introduce the franchise to a ton of new fans," said Adel Chaveleh, President and CEO of TimeGate Studios. "Xbox LIVE Arcade is the perfect platform on which to debut our large-scale launch. With a little extra time on the PC and PlayStation Network launches, we will be able to ensure that gamers get the best possible experience and a solid launch on each and every platform."