Holistic Design have announced that German game company Ulisses Spiele have taken over publishing the award winning Fading Suns Roleplaying Game. Fading Suns was originally published in 1996 and has numerous editions published as well as having been translated into six languages.
"We at HDI are excited to announce that the 20-year-old wonder that is Fading Suns is about to be re-born! Ulisses Spiele will now be creating a brand new direction for he product line," said HDI President Chris Wiese. "It is a tremendous business relationship opportunity. HDI will continue to own and develop the Noble Armada miniature and software games in conjunction with Ulisses Spiele's new Fading Suns lines."
"Fading Suns has always been one of my favorite RPGs - especially in the SciFi sector - it is hard to find such a deep and rich universe," said Ulisses CEO and owner Markus Plotz. "We are excited about the chance to bring this jewel back to the market in a completely updated and gorgeous new edition. Look forward to the upcoming announcements and sneak previews!"
Andrew Greenberg, HDI's Chief Creative Officer, said, "Fading Suns fans deserve the game getting more attention and resources than HDI has recently been able to provide. All of us at HDI look forward to seeing what Ulisses does with this classic game."
Ross Babcock, Chairman and CFO of FASA Games Inc said, "While it is sad that FASA Games will no longer continue as a Fading Suns licensee, we know that the property is going to a great company that will do great things for Fading Suns. FASA Games will continue to produce products and miniatures for Noble Armada under license with Holistic Design Inc and we look forward to working with Ulisses Spiele in the telling of the Fading Suns story. Look for the release of the new edition of Noble Armada, previewed at this years's Gen Con, in the coming months."
"We at HDI are excited to announce that the 20-year-old wonder that is Fading Suns is about to be re-born! Ulisses Spiele will now be creating a brand new direction for he product line," said HDI President Chris Wiese. "It is a tremendous business relationship opportunity. HDI will continue to own and develop the Noble Armada miniature and software games in conjunction with Ulisses Spiele's new Fading Suns lines."
"Fading Suns has always been one of my favorite RPGs - especially in the SciFi sector - it is hard to find such a deep and rich universe," said Ulisses CEO and owner Markus Plotz. "We are excited about the chance to bring this jewel back to the market in a completely updated and gorgeous new edition. Look forward to the upcoming announcements and sneak previews!"
Andrew Greenberg, HDI's Chief Creative Officer, said, "Fading Suns fans deserve the game getting more attention and resources than HDI has recently been able to provide. All of us at HDI look forward to seeing what Ulisses does with this classic game."
Ross Babcock, Chairman and CFO of FASA Games Inc said, "While it is sad that FASA Games will no longer continue as a Fading Suns licensee, we know that the property is going to a great company that will do great things for Fading Suns. FASA Games will continue to produce products and miniatures for Noble Armada under license with Holistic Design Inc and we look forward to working with Ulisses Spiele in the telling of the Fading Suns story. Look for the release of the new edition of Noble Armada, previewed at this years's Gen Con, in the coming months."
