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I plan to finish the 3.0 update for MA first. Yes, the work is under way.
There seems some confusion regarding 2.5 and 3.0, even at Encore, the publisher of the CD version.
Just to clarify:
1. Version 2.5 combines all the previous versions into one package (regular, clock, logo, and widescreen). No new fish or features will be introduced in 2.5. It is basically ready for release now.
2. Version 3.0 will contain a major re-write of the entire 3D engine. It has a full 3D background which is much wider than even the existing widescreen version. This background is necessary for the future introduction of fish and invertebrates which interact with the corals, sand and rocks. The camera will be able to pan back and forth within this larger tank. There will be moving soft corals. Though the fish will be the same species as in the current program, their behavior will be enhanced (schooling, chasing, feeding, etc). The bubble column will be more realistic. This version is a HUGE undertaking, containing as many as 10 times the textures and polygons as the original. There are many obstacles to overcome, and it is simply too soon to guess at a release date.
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