Rein: UT3 could hit shelves by Dec. 11

by Chris Powell { Nov 21st 2007 at 8:00PM }

It seems Epic's Mark Rein has remained true to his word that the PS3 version of Unreal Tournament 3 would release before the end of the year in North America as he announced the game has gone gold and is now in the hands of North American manufacturing.

Although an exact release date probably won't be set until next week, Rein did say the game will hit shelves early next month. "My guess is that Midway will start shipping the title to North American retailers on Monday December 10, and it could show up in stores as early as December 11, but more likely toward the middle of that week," he said in a statement.

"I think PS3 owners are going to really enjoy UT3 this holiday so make sure you get it on your shopping list!" he said. While this is welcomed news for North American PS3 owners, we're sorry to say but our European friends will still have to wait until January or February for the newest entry into the series.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Tags: epic, mark-rein, unreal-tournament-3, unreal-tournament-iii

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Thoas @ Nov 21st 2007 8:12PM

UT3 and Haze in December. Those Xbots are wishin they were ps3 owners now.

frankym @ Nov 21st 2007 8:13PM

This is going to be the shooter of choice for the PS3!!!...If it is actually true that Haze is delayed, it is to make room for this game.

Lachadonan @ Nov 21st 2007 10:00PM

Oh OMG yes!

PSN: Lachadonan

Chris Rah Osiris @ Nov 21st 2007 8:24PM

I can't wait to get this game. I will definitely get it the first day

Dahk @ Nov 21st 2007 8:53PM

I think this was confirmed to be taken out, but I'm not entirely sure so I'll ask it anyway.

Is there cross-platform play for UT3?

Edwin @ Nov 21st 2007 10:18PM

Great news indeed.

For those who want to play against me, my PSN is Pepsiodude

Parker @ Nov 21st 2007 11:30PM

This is a godsend for us, especially if the Haze delay turns out to be true.

semi @ Nov 22nd 2007 8:38AM

can we use KBoard and Mouse?

Bryan @ Nov 22nd 2007 10:43AM

@Dahk It isn't in the original build for the game but they are using the Gamespy servers to have the ability to make it possible with only a Firmware. The cross-platform would only be PC vs. PS3 because Xbox Live uses a P2P type system for multiplayer.

@semi Yes

Jay @ Nov 24th 2007 4:52AM

Cool glad it will come out in DEC for ps3. That means Xbox will get it by feb or march :) Enough time to finish all the holiday games and be ready for something new.

Rein: UT3 could hit shelves by Dec. 11