.hack Vol. 3: Outbreak

Background

The .hack franchise will combine an anime series, an episodic dungeon-crawling PS2 game, and four animated features (each volume packaged with each chapter of the game). In the year 2007, players across the world enjoy an online dungeon-hacking game, "The World". Something has gone wrong in this online world, and a player with the handle "Kite" must use his special abilities within the game to uncover the truth behind this. Chat with NPCs "outside" your game to gain important clues.

Features

• Bring your save data over from Part 2 and hit the ground running in Part 3 with your leveled up characters and items.
  
• Simulated MMORPG: no internet connection required!
  
• Dual Voiceover: Choose either English or Japanese for a totally immersive experience.
  
• Encounter characters from the television series

Editor's Note:
Each volume of the game can be purchased with a volume of a four-part animated feature. Titled, ".hack Vol. 3: Erosion Pollution" in Japan.
Added on: October 21, 2002

International release dates:
Europe: Sep 10, 04

Official URL

Official Site