
The PC version was due to launch a week later than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions - which are out this Friday - but will now release in a little over two weeks on March 20, says Ubisoft, offering no explanation for the delay.
"In Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X we had to explore five emotional dimensions: the patriot, the life of a mercenary, betrayal, hopelessness and open war on U.S. soil," said Emil Gheorghe, producer of H.A.W.X. "Tom Salta managed not only to tie all these elements together in an astoundingly rich and memorable score but he also crafted an acoustical identity for our game to stand up in the midst of the Tom Clancy's titles. Using orchestral arrangements, high-tech sounds and a mix of traditional instruments, he built an incredibly diverse soundtrack ranging from flavorful traditional themes to military tracks."To preview samples of Salta's music for the game, visit the official website at http://hawxgame.com/.
F-16A Fighting Falcon• Choose between two different game modes:
SU-35 Super Flanker
AV-8B Harrier II
Normal – Default control type• Two heart-pounding missions:
Expert – Allows full control over the aircraft in “Assistance Off” mode
Operation: Off Certification (Training mode)• Learn the skills of an elite pilot in “Assistance Off” mode and pull extreme maneuvers
Operation: Glass Hammer (Rio De Janeiro)• Take flight over GeoEye technology (the world’s best satellite data), and witness Brazil like never before
Developed by Ubisoft's Bucharest studio, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X delivers an intense and authentic aerial combat experience by fully leveraging the benefits of the next-generation platforms. The story begins in the year 2014. As the era of the nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even more rapidly. More and more nations become increasingly dependent on private military companies (PMCs), elite mercenaries with a lax view of the law. The Reykjavik Accords further legitimize their existence by authorizing their right to serve in every aspect of military operations. While the benefits of such PMCs are apparent, growing concerns surrounding giving them too much power begin to mount.
This latest slip was revealed on Ubisoft's most recent release schedule, with no explanation for the delay given. It's curious to see HAWX -- first announced back in April of this year -- continue to slip, as it seemed to be shaping up nicely so far.As Eurogamer notes, one possible culprit could be that the game's multiplayer needed more tweaking, as HAWX will have ambitious features like four-on-four dogfights as well as jump-in-jump-out co-op throughout the entire campaign.Now if only Ubisoft would change the silly title before release. In case you already forgot, it stands for "High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron," which is one of those delightfully strained creations that exists for the sole purpose of having the flight-themed acronym "HAWX."