SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs FACT SHEET
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
OVERVIEW
Protect America from enemy forces throughout the world in SOCOM II: U.S. Navy Seals,
exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The sequel to the
more than one million unit selling SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, SOCOM is back with new
gameplay, chat functionality, mission types, weapons and more.

SOCOM II places you in the role of an elite SEAL commander whose teams orders are
simple strike targets of importance within 12 all new intense international missions
ranging from Algeria and Albania to Brazil and Russia. Utilizing the best weaponry,
technology and training available, players will battle through new terrain and urban
environments and can accept no outcome but victory.

As the team commander, players must instruct their team on a mission, either through
voice recognition technology (with a SOCOM-compatible headset), or via on-screen text
options. Players actualize the mission with their SEAL team through authoritative
commands that will control the players AI teammates, who will respond and follow
orders appropriately. Players will also be able to confront the enemy in collaboration
with various international special forces like the British SAS and the Russian Spetznaz.

In multiplayer mode, players will again be able to play and communicate online in a
competitive environment using broadband access through all new combat environments
and maps. In addition to demolition, suppression and hostage rescue, new mission types
such as VIP escort and breach are available in the multiplayer mode. Teamwork is
crucial, and commands can be communicated through real-time text or voice commands
using a SOCOM-compatible headset. Missions take place in both indoor and outdoor
settings, in various weather conditions and during different times of the day.

KEY FEATURES
· Battle the worlds terrorists in 12 intense, richly detailed missions, including
operations in Brazil, Russia, Albania and Algeria.

· Association with Naval Special Warfare Command ensures realistic SEAL gameplay
and mission designs.

· Confront deadly enemies with the most skilled Special Ops force ever assembled,
including collaboration with (Russian) Spetznaz and (British) SAS groups.

· Mission types include Demolition, Hostage Rescue, and Suppression, as well as all
new multiplayer missions Breach and Escort.

· Lead your SEAL team in single-player mode, or exchange fire with and against up to
16 total players via enhanced online gameplay including five mission types, Medals
of Merit, friends lists, and the ability to call in air strikes.

· All new communication (voice and text chat) improvements to both online and offline
modes deliver the most dynamic gameplay available on any console.

· All new weapons include the latest in Light Armored Weapons (LAW), RPGs,
handguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, sub-machine guns, machine guns,
grenades, laser designators, explosives, remote detonated anti-personnel mines and a
new night vision interface. Weapons are realistic in their accuracy and are affected
by many real-life factors, including fatigue, movement and weapon recoil.

· Customize your character profiles and view the all-new ranking system on the Web.

· Various difficulty levels will provide challenging single-player gameplay to all
gamers.

· New SEAL and enemy models and animations provide the most realistic military
gaming experience available.

· Missions can take place in both indoor and outdoor settings. Many environments also
include moving, interactive objects such as vehicles and machinery.

· Multiplayer game has support for 16 players (eight per team) over a broadband
connection.

· Persistent servers and games mean that there will always be someone ready to play.

· A SOCOM-compatible headset can be used to communicate verbally with fellow
team members during online games, either in game or in the main lobby. You can
also use sub-channels for offense and defense in order to more easily communicate
with your teammates, including an all new whos talking display.