No doubt about it. It has always been fun and so easy to create wild crazy tracks for the original Trackmania. You select your module, drop it where you want it and continue to the next piece. Simple and easy.

Now Nadeo is bringing the same easy to the FPS scene with the second game for the maniaplanet set up. Now you can create the FPs map you have always dreamed about with just some few click of your mouse.



But there is more.
It has been rumored that there would only be 1 weapon in Shootmania Storm, the rocket launcher. However Nadeo's eSport producer 'TaZzMAjazZ' confirmed to me that there also will be a railgun for those precision shoots. In my conversations he even revealed that certain maps will only have rocket launchers. Since there is no release date announced yet - who knows... maybe even more weapons will appear in the game - or maybe not.... I guess this is TBC!

Below is the official Fact sheet for Shootmania Storm.

Game Description
Shootmania Storm is a brand new multiplayer First-person Shooter. Fast-paced online combats are taking place in a rich fantasy world. This instantly accessible online action is designed for everyone: Playable on any PC, 12+ rating and easy to learn control. A fast FPS anyone can enjoy.

Nadeo studio, part of the Ubisoft group, delivers their second game for the ManiaPlanet PC gaming system. Launched in September 2012, TrackMania² Canyon is the first racing game of the system, and has been acclaimed for 3 major reasons: Instant fun of the gameplay, beautiful graphics on any PC, and best creative tools.

ShootMania Storm is based on the same fundamentals: A fun game the minute you try it, with a lengthy lifetime thanks to amazing peer-produced content. With ShootMania Storm, ManiaPlanet takes life with two genres to choose from, plenty of maps to play on, an integrated system of sharing and communication, and a vibrant competitive scene.

Key features

You are in control
From the most classic modes to the wildest gaming experience, the breadth and diversity of games in ShootMania Storm will appeal to everyone. There is a mode for you, a map for you, and a character for you. You can even go beyond, create easily the FPS you always dreamed of, and share it instantly with millions of players.

Massive online battles
Joining millions of players online fighting the classic or innovative modes to reach the top of rankings or help your country to worldwide dominance.

A game for everyone
With easy-to-learn controls, everyone can join in a minute. Everyone means everyone, and a low rating has become possible thanks to a non violent game design. Just like in sports, people play ShootMania Storm for the thrill of fast paced action. From beginners to e-sport elite, all walks of gamers will find their game.

Stunning playground with best performance for PC
The Nadeo engine is optimized to make the game playable on most PC equipped with a video card, and offer stunning visuals to the high-end machines. A fast First-person shooter rhymes with high Frames per second rate, and Nadeo's dedicated PC platform engine delivers a smooth display everywhere.

A connected game
For Nadeo Ubisoft, online means more than multiplayer, and integration of state-of-the-art communication technologies offers the best way to stay connected with your favorite community.

Product Specification
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Nadeo
Category: First-person Shooter
Platform: PC
Release date: TBA 2012

Here you can see the E3 announcement trailer for Shootmania Storm:

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Source:	Shootmania Storm
Related:	Ubisoft releases trailer TrackMania 2 Canyon!