EA and Crytek have announced the shooter for a release in 2013. Check out the screens and first details of the game.
Crysis 3 will release in spring 2013 according to EA's and Crytek's announcement. The game will be the “first blockbuster shooter of 2013” EA said today. It will be available on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.
“Crysis 3 is a thrilling mix of sandbox gameplay, advanced combat and hi-tech human and alien weaponry that shooter fans will love,” said Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli. “Leveraging the latest CryENGINE technology, we’re able to deliver seven unique themes that offer stunning and visually loaded gameplay experiences. We cannot wait until people get their hands on the game.”
Crysis 3 takes place in 2047 in New York, in an urban rain forest. The main character is Prophet from Crysis 2. The city is dominated by the Cell Corporation and was transferred into a so called Nanodome. The Nanodomes are part of the global domination of Cell. The dome is the New York City Liberty Dome and there will be seven districts which are called the Seven Wonders.
Prophet can use a modified nanosuit, a bow as a new weapon and alien technology. There will be human and Ceph enemies again.
The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition has been announced which is up for pre-order. You can get early access to a new bow weapon, the Hunter Nanosuit module with more functions, an XP head-start for the multiplayer mode, a unique bow skin and three exclusive dog tags.
EA's also announced three pre-order packs which you can receive from specific retailers:
Stalker Pack — Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: for players who like to stalk their prey from the shadows the Stalker Pack provides early multiplayer access to the deadly semi-auto Jackal shotgun. This powerful, close-range shotgun comes with a unique silencer attachment, custom weapon skin and two exclusive themed in-game dog tags.
Overkill Pack — Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Overkill Pack features early multiplayer access to the Typhoon assault weapon and skin. Spewing 500 rounds a second, the Typhoon gives players the ability to go guns blazing to take back the Liberty Dome. Also included are two exclusive Overkill themed in-game dog tags.
Predator Pack — Includes the base game, all the Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Predator Pack delivers early multiplayer access to the Feline submachine gun and exclusive camo. With an extremely fast rate of fire and a 60 round magazine the Feline is highly effective and deadly, at short range.
Below you'll find the first screenshots and the packshot of the game.
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