Planet 51 Online is based on the computer-generated animated movie Planet 51, a galactic sized alien comedy developed by Zed Group´s sister company Ilion Animation Studios.

The game is an online virtual world, where you play for free, that allows players to become a part of and explore the Planet 51 universe, populated by other fans of the film connected via the internet.

Planet 51 Online creates an educational entertainment atmosphere where players can meet and chat with other fans online, complete quests and missions that are rewarded with special virtual items, and play fun games that require eye-and-hand coordination, memory skills and team work. The game will grow and evolve with the audience to improve its playing experience.

Zed will use the latest version of Trinigy’s Vision Engine to accelerate development and real-time rendering of the unique alien world found in the online gaming universe.

“We have been working with Trinigy for many years now on a wide range of projects,” said Christopher Head, director of production innovation at Zed. “Trinigy has proven time and again that its flexible game engine is the premiere development platform for console and online games alike. Coupled with Trinigy’s superior support and thorough understanding of our technical needs, we could not ask for a better technology partner for a game as high-profile and important as Planet 51 Online.”

“With its thrilling alien environments and massive multiplayer support, Planet 51 Online is certain to excite players of this unique universe,” said Dag Frommhold, managing partner at Trinigy. “As always, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with the talented team at Zed on this project and employing our flexible technology to bring this game to life.”

Planet 51 and the 360º entertainment offer that surrounds the movie is an outstanding example of what Zed Groups’ multiplatform vision is capable of.

Planet 51 is scheduled for a wide cinematic release on November 20th, 2009, in the USA, and on November 27th in the rest of countries across 5 continents.