Microprose, together with publisher Atari, announced today that Special Forces: Team X will go on sale next week for the exceptional price of $4.99 (£3.99/€4.99).

This temporary price drop will be available from May 6th starting at 10am PDT and will last for one week. At the end of the sale week, there will be a permanent price point of $9.99 (£7.99/€8.99).

Launched in February, Special Forces: Team X (STX) is a fast-paced tactical 3rd person cover based shooter with a twist. By throwing customization fully into players’ hands with its real time map selection system, the battlefield is divided into three distinct areas, with the layout of each determined by the teams in the pre-game lobby. Over one hundred possible combinations give every match a unique look and feel, for a constant tactical challenge. The game also features 5 multiplayer modes that include new game types like Hot Zone and High Value Target and asymmetrical gameplay supporting 2, 3 or even 4 teams.

In a statement, Microprose said "Initially, the game launched with a bug that could randomly reset character XP under certain conditions, and we deeply apologize to any of our players that had to experience this. However, since then multiple patches have been released on Steam to address the issue and also to subtly alter the play mechanics based on customer feedback, which we believe now delivers a faster paced and smoother experience. We are hoping that this price drop will bring players into the game that may have been scared away by the initial launch problems." A Title Update for the XBLA version is currently in the final stages of testing.

Since release, multiple Steam community groups have set up to support the game offering regular events, competitions and a ready roster of comrades to do battle with. These groups include SFTXEvents, Special-Forces-Team-X and SFTXPG.

Special Forces: Team X is now available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 (1200 Microsoft Points) and Steam (£11.99), Microprose have announced.

Developed by Zombie Studios, the creators of the hit “Blacklight” series, Special Forces: Team X is a fast-paced tactical 3rd person shooter with a twist. Throwing customization fully into players’ hands, STX features a real time map selection system where the battlefield is divided into three zones, with the layout of each determined by the teams prior to the match. Over one hundred possible combinations give every match a unique look and feel, for a constant tactical challenge.

Players will be able to create and upgrade an arsenal of lethal weapons, including rocket launchers, grenades, machine guns, and exclusively licensed weaponry like the Kalashnikov, Famas, and Sig Sauer; there are even attack dogs that can be unleashed into battle. Equipped with real-world weapons, players can take charge and head into battle with 5 multiplayer modes that include new gametypes like Hot Zone and High Value Target, each supporting 2, 3 or even 4 teams.

As a special partnership, Microprose is teaming up with Gameservers in celebration of STX’s release into the digital marketplace. Gameservers will be hosting dedicated servers 24/7 for the Windows-based PC version, available in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Zombie Studios have announced that their latest title, Special Forces: Team X, will be available on February 6th on Xbox Live Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points and on Steam for $14.99.

Special Forces: Team X is a team based 3rd person cover shooter which puts you in the role of an elite soldier in a Special Forces squad. The game features a unique map selection system, enabling players to shape the battlefield by selecting individual environmental pieces, resulting in over 100 combinations of combat zone. STX also allows players to vault, mantle and traverse through the environment with the game’s intuitive cover and clambering system.

STX supports asymmetric game play with 2-4 teams and 5 frenetic game types. Cooperative play between team members is richly rewarded, giving small coordinated teams an advantage in the battle. Players can also choose to take dogs into the firefight with them. The dogs of war can be used to guard your back or eliminate the enemy.

The full list of features in Special Forces: Team X include:

• Dynamic Map Tile System – The multiplayer maps in STX are customized in real time by players able to vote on selected tiles in the beginning of each round. The game features 9 unique map tiles, creating over 100 multiplayer map combinations.
• Stylized Action – Take part in the fast and brutal action gameplay with bloody executions and headshots.
• Player customization – Customize your Special Forces Operator any way you want! Customize your weapons, change your appearance, and select player skills and taunts. Find your perfect loadout for the way you play.
• Dedicated Server – The PC version of Special Forces: Team X offers dedicated servers with various gametypes running 24/7.
• Heavy Weapons – Heavy Weapons spawns throughout the maps and if you see one available in its weapon box, pick it up, it might just change the tide of battle.
• Team Play Bonus – Stick with your team and be richly awarded by your actions. Players that work together in groups of 2 or more will have an advantage in firefights.
• Authentic Weapons – In Special Forces: Team X equip your Operator with real world weapons. Select through a range of Sig Sauer’s, Kalashnikovs and Colts, or pick up a FAMAS, TAVOR, BW-15 or a Mossberg 500.
• Multiple teams – Go beyond the standard 2 team matches, and experience the controlled chaos with 3 and 4 teams in TDM, HVT and HZ. Sometimes fighting more than one team is better for your rank progression.
• Attack Dogs – Bring a ferocious canine with you to the battle and send the dog on enemies behind cover.
• Gametypes – Special Forces: Team X introduces new gametypes, these are Hot Zone and High Value Target, both of which can be played with multiple teams. The game also features the standard gametypes TDM, CP and CTF.