Ubi Soft's ''Myst III: Exile'' Tops the Charts; Sequel to Best-Selling PC Game Ranks Number One On PC Data, amazon.com, and MP3.com

Business Wire, June 1, 2001

Business Editors, High Tech Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2001

Ubi Soft Entertainment announced today that Myst(R) III: Exile for PC and Macintosh sold more than 75,000 units the first two weeks of launch.

According to PC Data, Myst III: Exile topped the PC games charts in both unit sales and dollar sell-through for the weeks of May 6th and May 13th.

Released simultaneously with Myst III: Exile, the Myst III: Exile Collectors Edition reached the top ten in unit sales and the top five in dollar sell-through for the same weeks. Myst III: Exile also ranked number one in PC software sales on amazon.com at its release, and the Collectors Edition hit number five on the same list.

As a result of Myst III: Exile's popularity, Ubi Soft now places third in sales among all game publishers (May 6 - May 19).

Out of nine million registered songs on MP3.com, the "Main Theme" from the Myst III: Exile Soundtrack (www.mp3.com/myst3) debuted at number nine on the MP3.com Top 40 charts and climbed to number one last week, where it remains today with more than 30,000 listeners. The track, entitled "Exile" from the same album, debuted at number 22.

The game's overwhelming success is not limited to the US market. According to Australia's Inform Official National Chart, Myst III: Exile was also the number one selling game in that country for the week ending May 20.

About Myst III: Exile

The Myst franchise includes Myst and Riven(R): The Sequel to Myst and is one of the most successful products in the history of computer gaming with more than ten million copies sold since the introduction of Myst on the Macintosh in 1993. Myst III: Exile is the long-awaited continuation of the blockbuster series, marking the return of the elegant playability and accessibility of the original game while showcasing the latest technology and cutting-edge graphics.

Myst III: Exile is available on both Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME and Macintosh platforms. For more information, visit http://www.myst3.com.

About Ubi Soft

Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global developer, publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably over the past couple of years. As well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has recently acquired several high-profile game companies and blockbuster titles. The company has offices in 18 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany and China and sells its products in a total of 52 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, please visit http://www.ubisoft.com.