First look: DEactivation

Russian software company Akella has today launched an official Web site dedicated to DEactivation. The tactical action and strategy game, which is currently in development at Step Creative Group, is set in the not-too-distant future at a time when sophisticated and intelligent droids take the place of humans in all potentially dangerous industries.

The game will see players assuming control of antiterrorist droid units that have been assembled to combat the ever-increasing threat from an organization calling itself Day of Reckoning. This terrorist faction has poured all of its resources into the development and manufacturing of droid kamikazes and is using them to perpetrate all manner of terrorist acts including the destruction of buildings and the seizing and shooting of hostages. The Day of Reckoning is threatening to continue carrying out such acts unless its senior members are appointed to the top positions of the World Government.

DEactivation will comprise some 15 levels of antiterrorist action, and as they progress through the game, players will have the opportunity to upgrade their existing droids or to purchase new ones. No North American or European publisher has been confirmed for the game at this time, but the official Web site does suggest that the game will be ready for release later this year. We'll bring you more information on DEactivation as soon as it becomes available.