FAQ: Introduction

Introduction:

Q: What kind of game is Dungeon Siege?

Dungeon Siege is an action Fantasy Role Playing Game (FRPG) that takes place in a continuous and gigantic fully 3D world. The design philosophy is to combine the immersive qualities of a FRPG model with over-the-top combat and non-stop action. Starting with a single character, the player adventures throughout the world, adding as many as 7 additional characters to their party along the journey and developing their skills in any way they see fit.

Q: How many hours of game play does Dungeon Siege contain?

The single player component of Dungeon Siege will contain 30-60 hours of game play. The multiplayer world is even larger than single player, which will add many more hours of gaming. And after the characters have gained enough skill levels in regular mode, the player can continue to build those characters in Veteran and Elite mode. In addition user created content can extend the playing time of Dungeon Siege indefinitely.

Q: Who is creating Dungeon Siege?

Dungeon Siege is created by Gas Powered Games. Chris Taylor, creator of the award-winning Total Annihilation(tm), founded Gas Powered Games in May 1998. Located in the Pacific Northwest, GPG is a short distance from Seattle, Washington. With a team currently numbering over 30, GPG is devoted to creating immersive games that push technological boundaries. Click here to view the Gas Powered Games team page.

Q: Who is publishing Dungeon Siege?

Dungeon Siege is published by Microsoft.

Q: When will Dungeon Siege be available?

Dungeon Siege was released on April 5th, 2002 in the United States. International release dates are listed on the Microsoft Dungeon Siege site.

Q: Is there a monthly fee?

There is no monthly fee for Dungeon Siege. Once the game is purchased there are no additional costs.

Q: What is the Siege Engine?

The Siege Engine is a custom 3D engine completely built from the ground up by GPG engineers. The Siege Engine allows for the creation of fully 3D worlds that limitlessly extend in any direction.

Q: Is there a demo version of Dungeon Siege available?

Yes! The player will be able to experience the first 10% of the game in single player mode (about 3-5 hours of gameplay) and in multiplayer mode. The trial version allows would-be adventurers to explore locales such as the Ancient Crypts and the besieged town of Stonebridge. Armed with a melee weapon, bow, or magical spells, players will be able to experience a small portion of this lush, 3-D world alone or with friends online. Download locations can be found at the Microsoft Dungeon Siege site.

Q: Will there be a Macintosh version of Dungeon Siege?

Yes! Bold has published a Macintosh version of Dungeon Siege. Westlake Interactive has developed the port and Dungeon Siege for the Macintosh is currently available!