Renaissance Heroes - Step back into the 16th Century for some olde worlde FPS multiplayer action

ChangYou.com has today announced Renaissance Heroes, a brand new online multiplayer first-person shooter for the PC. The game is set in a re-imagined world of the 16th century Renaissance Europe, and is expected to launch its closed beta phase in summer 2012.

Renaissance Heroes, previously known as "DaVinci Online," combines classic multiplayer action with the power of the Unreal Engine 3 to deliver a fun and fast-action shooter in a completely free to play environment later this year.

"Renaissance Heroes is all about old school, arena-styled FPS gameplay," said Michael Powers, Senior Producer at ChangYou.com. "Whether you're a long-time FPS player or just looking for a great, fun way to blow off steam, this game offers all the intense action of the classic shooters."

Renaissance Heroes takes place in an alternative history in which famed inventor Leonardo da Vinci has created a machine that could change the world. In the wake of his death, the plans for the mysterious invention have been scattered, and warring factions vie to claim them.

Features of the game include:

• Competitive multiplayer environments of up to 12 players, including popular game modes such as Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. The game features a comprehensive ranking system as well as over 100 unlockable achievements.

• A roster of playable heroes, each with their own unique visuals and abilities to suit different play styles.

• An arsenal of over a dozen of Renaissance-inspired weaponry familiar to any FPS fan. Snipe opponents from a distance with the crossbow or crush them at close range with a battle hammer.
• Enhanced A.I. bots, in-game currency and experience reward system provide challenges to level up your character.