"The release of our first Xbox title coincides perfectly with Microsoft's global launch of their revolutionary console," said Kelly Sumner, chief executive officer of Take-Two Interactive. "This platform is the perfect showcase for the next evolution of the '4x4 EVO' franchise, bringing the most realistic off-road racing experience to gamers everywhere."

Adding a variety of new twists and turns to the original game, "4x4 EVO 2" features more than 120 photo-realistic, top of the line Sport Utility Vehicles and 4x4 vehicles from nine major manufactures. Players participate in unpredictable, wild off-road races while exploring more than 35 expansive outdoor tracks in the most exotic places around the world.

Players can put their racing skills to the test in "4x4 EVO 2"'s mission-based adventure system as they explore, rescue, and compete through all new career modes. In addition to individual racing, "4x4 EVO 2" gives virtual drivers the chance to join a factory race team or 4x4 club, gain access to manufacturers' exclusive 4x4 racing vehicles, and compete in legendary off-road races.

"4x4 EVO 2" Features Include:

- Inventory Upgrades - Players may choose from a large inventory of upgrades such as: performance shocks, race tires, GPS units, brush guards, roll bars, snorkels, working winches, and performance exhaust to increase vehicle power and speed.

- New AI system - With a wide range of performance levels, the AI easily adapts to players' skill levels.

- Improved physics - The game features a vastly improved driving model, with seamless control and physical interaction with environmental objects.

- Multiple racing and replay camera angles - Camera options include the cockpit, chase close, chase far, dash, television camera, sides, front, ground, sliding, and blimp views.

- New collision detection system - Designed for vehicles, objects, and trees, the new collision detection system makes the racing experience a true off-road simulation. - Advanced terrain editor - Players can utilize this feature to fully customize their truck or build their own killer track [PC Only].- Multiplayer Options - Up to 15 players can race online in the most intense off-road action on the Internet [PC Only].