Codemasters brings RF Online to the UK and North America

Codemasters has announced that they have secured the exclusive rights to bring RF Online to the UK and North America. RF Online was created by South Korean MMO Publisher CCR, and has already attracted over 1 million players in the Far East since its launch last year.

The game blends stunning visuals with epic battles that take place in the original game world that blends magical fantasy with futuristic science-fiction. Due in the UK and the US in Q1 2006, it will be handled by Codemasters Online Gaming, the company’s newly formed online entertainment division.

Phil White, Head of MMO Games for Codemasters Online Gaming, commented:

“The signing of RF Online is a key achievement for Codemasters Online Group. CCR’s wealth of expertise has created a hugely immersive world that has enthralled players and become one of the dominant MMOs in the Far East. We are delighted to partner with CCR and bring RF Online to the western markets.“

“We are ecstatic to confirm RF Online as the first MMO project from Codemasters Online Gaming,” commented Ed Relf, Head of Marketing for Codemasters Online Gaming

“RF Online is a proven and highly successful Far Eastern title that represents a new and fresh approach to the MMO genre, mixing popular elements with a vast array of exciting and unique features that will appeal to the core audience.”