Firefly Online will launch in Summer 2014, according to developer QMx . In addition to the originally planned platforms (iOS and Android), the Firefly MMORPG will also release on PC and Mac, "and may expand to include additinoal platforms."

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Pre-order dates, prices, and distribution partners will be announced "shortly."When you're not running jobs, "You can focus on pimping your ride, getting a new ride, hiring a crew, keeping them happy, trading, crafting, collecting swag, or just flying around the multitude of terraformed worlds of the Verse in the freeform flight simulator," QMx's Andy Gore told io9 . Gore also confirmed that players, as captains of their own crews, would be dealing with Firefly's iconic menace, the Reavers. As well, "In the first release, players will take the part of a Browncoat captain. However, we are looking at adding factions in a later DLC release," Gore explained.For more on Firefly Online, check out our original announcement . Look for more on Firefly Online in the coming months here on IGN.

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