CDV ANNOUNCES “DIVINE DIVINITY”

Dazzling Role-Playing Title Scheduled to Ship September 2002

CARY, NC - May 2, 2002 - DVC Software Entertainment, one of the leading German publishers and distributors of gaming software, today announced “Divine Divinity” for the PC. A fantasy role-playing game, “Divine Divinity” introduces the glittering land of Rivellon, a mystic world steeped in magic and mythos. As the chosen one, the player must prevent evil from descending by facing off against cruel creatures and malevolent monsters. “Divine Divinity” is scheduled to ship in September 2002.

“'Divine Divinity' is the culmination of months of creative energy channeled into one great RPG,” said Friis Torben Tappert, Producer of “Divine Divinity.” “A robust role-playing game, 'Divine Divinity' promises exquisite characters, fantastic graphics and a wild ride through an imaginative world.”

About “Divine Divinity”

According to the prophecies, a divine hero will come forth and protect the Seven Races. He alone can save Rivellon from the shadows of unrest and war. But first, the chosen one must be found and blessed before the campaign against iniquity begins. He must not fail, nor must he fall into the hands of the Dark Side.“Divine Divinity” unveils an archetypal tale of light versus dark. As the chosen one, the player sets upon a perilous journey avoiding the clutches of evil in pursuit of good. The gamer can choose to walk the way of the Warrior, Wizard or Survivor to restore balance to mystical land of Rivellon.

Features for “Divine Divinity” include:

* Four expansive maps totaling over 20,000 screens, spanning from peaceful small villages to demon infested wastelands

* Six playable characters with fully customizable appearances

* Up to 96 learned skills in a unique character development system-choose the way of the Warrior, the way of the Survivor and the way of the Wizard

* Unlimited amount of special equipment that can be enhanced by magic

* Over 150 non-player characters and more than 100 monsters and creatures

About CDV Software Entertainment

Founded and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany with offices in London, U.K., CDV Software Entertainment AG is one of the leading publishers and distributors of PC software. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, CDV Software Entertainment USA, Inc. has offices in Cary, NC and Los Angeles, CA. In 2000, the Company successfully completed its initial public offering in Germany.

Its first three internationally published titles, “Sudden Strike,” “Cossacks: European Wars,” and “Sudden Strike Forever,” were worldwide blockbusters, selling a combined total of over 1.2 million copies.