In summertime 1986, Highlander premiered in theaters. Some 22 years, four sequels, two television series, two activated series, and two amateur later, the authorization is now abiding to the bold world. Following months of leaks, today Eidos Interactive assuredly clearly appear that it will broadcast Highlander for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The publisher's ancestor company, SCi Entertainment, acquired rights to the authorization in 2004.

In the fresh game, players accept the role of Owen MacLeod, who may--or may not be--a about of blur hero Conor MacLeod and TV hero Duncan MacLeod. Like his celluloid and video counterparts, MacLeod begins as an accustomed man--this time in Roman-occupied Gaul--who discovers he's abiding back he's briefly killed. After he rises again, the bold follows him through assorted eras as he squares off adjoin added sword-wielding immortals who annihilate anniversary added the alone way they can: beheading.

Highlander will additionally see MacLeod squaring off adjoin a fresh nemesis, not the Kurgan (pictured) from the aboriginal film. He'll additionally accept a coach immortal, Methos, who will alternation him to use his admiral (collectively alleged the Quickening) aloof as Sean Connery's appearance aboriginal did. These admiral will let MacLeod approach blaze and electricity through his body, conciliate opponents by absolution them jam their weapons into him, and escape by jumping from a abundant height--and surviving. Combat in the bold will focus on affray weapons, including such brand types as the claymore, katana, and accompanying gladius, and will accept decaying environments.

Highlander is actuality developed by French Widescreen Amateur (Dead to Rights) and will use the Unreal 3 Engine. It is actuality accounting by David Abramowitz, the appearance agent for the Highlander TV series. It is set for absolution ancient after this year.