The Xbox 360 version of Timegateâs Section 8 is getting a multiplayer boost, allowing players to create their own dedicated Xbox 360 server on their PC.
Upon the launch of Section 8 on September 1st, Timegate and publisher Southpeak will have free X Server software available for download, which allows players to create their own dedicated Section 8 servers on their Windows PC. Creating your own PC server doubles the multiplayer cap on the 360 from 16 to 32 players per server, allowing bigger battles at the cost of a PC you werenât using in the first place.
âFPS fans looking for the perfect multiplayer game expect fast, reliable servers when theyâre playing online. We go one step further by offering an increased player count and boosting the game play experience to a new level,â said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak. âWeâre confident that Section 8âs incredible team-based combat and our adoption of cutting-edge server technology provide an experience unlike anything else out there.â
Along with the Xbox 360 server software, the publisher will also be releasing a PC Server application that will allow for up to 40 players per session.
Itâs definitely a cool new feature, but one wonders why the person hosting said server wouldnât just get the Windows PC version of the game and kick things up to 40 instead. Itâll be interesting to see how many 32 player games show up on Xbox Live once the game hits next month.
