European publication Q and A with Stentec
Translated from Dutch. For accuracy we revere to the original language version you'll find here 
http://www.vivarace.de/nl/virtualsailing/sailsimulator/qua.html
European Publishing
Sail Simulator 5 will be published as Sail Simulator 2010 by Iceberg Interactive.
In Great Britain Sail Simulator 2010 will be available on 26th ferbuary , Germany will follow later. later.
Due to some questions from the community, we have asked Stentec some questions by mail.
Below you'll find our questions and the answers to those from Stentec.
Q: What is the difference between Sail Simulator 5 and Sail Simulator 2010?
A: Beside the difference in name the versions are technologically speaking identical with the only difference being that the 2010 versions will no longer be multy-lingual. There will be 4 different language versions made Iceberg of Sail Simulator 2010 (Dutch, German, English and French) As the versions are technically equal it is possible with both versions (5 & 2010) to sail against each other in online multyplayer sessions.
Q: How long after buying does a license include free updates?
A: As long as the updates are made for version 5.x these will be free (gratis). A new lisence will be needed only when Stentec publishes a new version (e.g. Sail Simulator 6). Updates published by Stentec for version 5.x will also be fitting for the 2010 version.
Q: What does the european publication of Sail Simulator 2010 mean for the developmentmodel?
A: The developmentmodel will not be changed by us.
Q: Will there be an expansion as update?
A: A boat expansion is planned but that will be sold seperatly not as an update. For this expansion an update of Sail Simulator will be necessary to support the expansion. The update to Sail Simulator will be free (gratis).
More from Iceberg Interactive
The press release from Iceberg Interactive: 
http://www.iceberg-interactive.com/index.php/news-mainmenu-33/1-latest/152-iceberg-interactive-acquires-publishing-rights-for-sail-simulator-2010
