Section 8 to break new ground on Xbox 360

Allows users to run dedicated servers using a Windows-based PC.

SouthPeak Games and TimeGate Studios have announced that their upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter is set to break new ground on the Xbox 360 by supporting X Server functionality – players can run their own dedicated servers using a Windows-based PC.

An X Server can handle up to 32 players at once, resulting in one of the largest multiplayer games currently available on the Xbox 360. The X server software will be distributed free of charge at the launch of the game. PC gamers can also run dedicated servers for the PC version of the game allowing up to 40 simultaneous players.

To ensure Section 8 launches with good server support SouthPeak Games will host official ranked PC and X Servers in locations around the world. When dedicated servers are not used, Section 8 supports up to 32 players on PC and 16 on Xbox 360.

“FPS fans looking for the perfect multiplayer game expect fast, reliable servers when they're playing online. We go one step further by offering an increased player count and boosting the game play experience to a new level,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak. “We're confident that Section 8’s incredible team-based combat and our adoption of cutting-edge server technology provide an experience unlike anything else out there.”

Section 8 is scheduled for release on September 4 for PC and Xbox 360.