In a recent press release, All Points Bulletin developer Realtime Worlds says the restructuring of current staff (and recent filing for bankruptcy) won't interfere with the MMO's live service and new features

Last month we reported the initial announcement that All Points Bulletin developer Realtime Worlds would be restructuring its staff and administration roster, in an effort to "focus [their] efforts and resources on running APB as a 24/7 online live operation," according to CEO Gary Dale. As we noted then, APB was received by the MMO community better than many gaming communities and news media predicted, and Realtime Worlds is trying to prep its staff and hardware providers to meet that demand. In a press release earlier today, Realtime Worlds said the restructure is "designed to create a business that can support APB: All Points Bulletin, as an ongoing online service for current and future players." The announcement follows the wake of Realtime Worlds filing for "administration," or bankruptcy protection, earlier this week.

The company reminds players that live service will continue in the U.S. and Europe throughout this period, while future updates and new game features "are in the pipeline including and a new patch went live this week," according to the release. Despite his ominous-sounding title, joint administrator Paul Dounis of business rescue said, "We want to offer reassurance to gamers that APB will not only continue as an online service but will be improved and supported 100 percent during this restructure." Some of the new features currently live on the public test server include matchmaking improvements, combat/gameplay enhancements, advanced graphics options and more. Read the press release and the full list of game updates after the jump, and learn more about the MMO at ZAM's APB portal site.

Realtime Worlds restructures to support APB

New updates and patches announced

DUNDEE, Scotland — Thursday, 19 August 2010 – Realtime Worlds in administration, has announced a UK restructure designed to create a business that can support APB: All Points Bulletin, as an ongoing online service for current and future players.

APB will continue as a live service in the US and Europe during restructuring with full game and community support continuing during this period. Future updates and game improvements are in the pipeline including and a new patch went live this week.

The latest patch on the Public Test World will include:

• Matchmaking changes to allow for more player control (on/off duty) coupled with more immediate fairer matches
• Combat and gameplay changes including recoil and weapon rebalancing, for a more immersive experience
• New vehicle handling model
• Advanced graphics options
• Improved HUD messaging
• VoIP improvements
• New clothing, symbols, vehicles and instrument packs

Players can go to www.apb.com to read the full extensive list of changes

Joint administrator Paul Dounis, of business rescue and restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor confirmed their commitment to keeping APB live whist negotiations to find a buyer for Realtime Worlds continue. Mr Dounis commented, "We want to offer reassurance to gamers that APB will not only continue as an online service but will be improved and supported 100% during this restructure"