Shadowrun from Microsoft Game Studios has gone gold and will begin hitting North American retailers on May 29. From FASA Studio, developers of the Xbox LIVE launch title MechAssault, and the lead designer behind the original Halo, Shadowrun is a first-person shooter that incorporates ancient magic and advanced technology into a strategic team-based experience.

Utilizing both Xbox LIVE and the Games for Windows — LIVE network, Shadowrun supports the participation of up to 16 players at once, regardless of platform. Features seen on Xbox LIVE such as gamertags, achievements, friends lists and integrated voice communication are also available to PC users. Shadowrun requires an Xbox LIVE Gold account on Xbox 360 or a Silver account on Games for Windows.

Shadowrun will ship with nine maps and three map variations showcasing environments set in a futuristic Santos, Brazil and ancient Ziggurat. Shadowrun includes six training chapters that allow gamers to practice against A.I. bots. Gamers can also play with bots at four levels of difficulty on every map and with every game type.

Shadowrun will be available for the estimated retail price of $59.99 for Xbox 360 and $49.99 for Windows Vista. Shadowrun is rated “M” for Mature.