Funcom’s November 12 2008, Q3 2008 report is now out (.pdf). Some interesting stuff in there, check out highlights below:

Financial

  • Increased revenues due to Age of Conan.
  • Steady revenues from Anarchy Online.
  • MMO Success Criteria and Age of Conan Status.
  • Short Term and Long Term Focus for Age of Conan.
  • Goals: More compelling RPG ruleset, more content utilizing improved ruleset.

Feature Updates

  • Q4 2008: Ymir’s Pass, DX10, 2 High Level Dungeons.
  • Q1 2009: New Item/RPG system, 1-2 new playfields, new dungeons.
  • Q2-Q3 2009: Continuous updates with high end content and systems.
  • Q4 2009: Expansion.

Sales and Marketing

  • Free trial offers (Q4 2008 – Q1 2009).
  • Polish and Russian launches.
  • Loyalty program for long-time subscribers (Q1 2009).

The Secret World – Status

  • 4 playfields close to complete.
  • 4-5 playfields in development.
  • Large asset library developed.
  • Implementing RPG and combat system.
  • 70 people working on project.
  • PR and community building commencing early 2009.

The Secret World – Backgrounds

  • Funcom created brand.
  • Explore a secret world within our world where every mystery, myth, conspiracy theory and urban legend is true.
  • MMO gaming combined with Alternate Reality Gaming and social networking.
  • Funcom’s proprietary DreamWorld tech.
  • PC and Xbox 360 platforms.