Silent Hunter III announced

Ubisoft has today announced that it will publish Silent Hunter III towards the end of this year. Set during World War II, the submarine simulation game will see players assuming the role of a U-boat commander hunting enemies with sonar, periscope, torpedoes, and deck guns.

"Silent Hunter III will go beyond current naval simulations and offer a brand-new dimension: a U-boat captain simulator," said Florin Boitor, producer from the Ubisoft studios. "From detailed crew assignment to essential decisions in combat to career evolution, everything will be in the player's control."

"The Silent Hunter series has a legacy of award-winning titles and Silent Hunter III will continue in that tradition," added Tony Kee, vice president of marketing, Ubisoft. "The innovative crew management system, spectacular environmental effects, and high realism will set the simulation standard for years to come."

In addition to the single-player campaign, Silent Hunter III will feature both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes of play. We'll bring you more information on the game as soon as it becomes available.