So by now you've all seen the press release and news items surrounding the SWAT 4 Expansion, titled "The Sketchkov Syndicate." It's great to finally have it out and be able to talk about it! For now we only have the press release to go by but you can expect stuff to start coming out in the next few months.

Press Release:

SWAT 4 Expansion Pack Announced

Who are the Stetchkov Syndicate?

Los Angeles, CA – (September 22nd 2005) – Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced that the first expansion pack for Sierra Entertainment's critically acclaimed PC game SWAT 4 TM is in development and is scheduled for release in Q1 2006.

Entitled 'The Stetchkov Syndicate', the expansion pack brings a host of new levels, weapons and enhancements to the highly rated SWAT 4.

Crime is on the rise. More guns and drugs are appearing on the streets and the city is in crisis. SWAT is called in to take on a series of disturbances that eventually lead them to the root of the problem, an eastern European crime family that has taken up residence in the city. A final showdown will place legendary SWAT tactics against the most dangerous and ruthless criminals yet, the Stetchkov syndicate.

New features for SWAT 4 – The Stetchkov Syndicate include:

7 new single and multiplayer player levels

Voice over IP – Built in voice communication between teammates.

10 Player Coop – Up to 2 teams of 5.

New multiplayer mode – Smash & Grab

New weapons and equipment for both SWAT members and suspects

Stat tracking and ladders and rankings for multiplayer

Held commands - Orders can be held in single player until the leader gives the GO command.

Unique Leader in Coop - Option to have only one person issue commands and lead the team.

To get more information on the SWAT series, or to download the demo for SWAT 4, please visit www.swat4.com

SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate has been rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB.