I stole this from the {DMF} forum, thought maybe some of you may be interested.
Sorry SHAGGY π
Yes it is true
UT 2007 will not be released until early to mid 2007.
But There is good news ! It looks like they are listening to the clans and hard core players with some of the improvements.
To wet your appetite
Weapons that are confirmed to return are
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The following weapons are confirmed to appear in UT2007:
Rocket Launcher - As in UT2004 and Unreal Championship 2, the Rocket Launcher can load up to three rockets at once.
Flak Cannon
Redeemer
Link Gun
Shock Rifle
AVRiL - Expected to appear in all vehicular gametypes (Onslaught, Unreal Warfare, CTF), expect the Anti-Vehicular Rocket Launcher to be similar to its UT2004 predecessor.
Sniper Rifle - Expect something similar to UT2004's Sniper Rifle rather than UT2003's Lightning Gun.
Dual Enforcers - The favorite from the original UT makes its return.
Impact Hammer - UT's mining tool turned melΓ©e weapon returns in UT2007.
Stinger - First seen in the original Unreal, then later in Unreal Championship 2, this Minigun-replacement fires shards of deadly tarydium at your opponents.
Canister Gun - Incorporates the Sticky Grenade Launcher, Spider Mine Layer and Bio Rifle. Fires different projectiles depending on the ammo available to the player.
Target Painter - Epic plans to allow the Target Painter to control level specific hazards in UT2007