crytek Crysis 3 releases spring 2013

[Muhammad Farrukh]

Crysis 3 releases spring 2013, returns players to New York

Players will take control of Prophet in Crysis 3 as they return to an infected New York to fight the corrupt Cell Corporation, Electronic Arts confirmed this morning.

This morning's official announcement confirms last week's Crysis 3 rumor.

Following the events of Crysis 2, the New York of 2047 has become encased in a Nanodome. The New York City Liberty Dome is a urban rainforest teeming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers. The Liberty Dome is divided into seven distinct and treacherous environments known as the Seven Wonders.

Prophet, armed with a composite bow and his enhanced Nanosuit, is on a revenge mission after uncovering the truth behind Cell Corporation's motives for building the quarantined Nanodomes, according to the press release. The citizens were told that the giant citywide structures were resurrected to protect the population and to cleanse these metropolises of the remnants of Ceph forces. In reality, the Nanodomes are CELL's covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination.

Prophet seems to kill himself early on in Crysis 2, though players later discover that Prophet's consciousness seems to be a part of the Nanosuit.

"Crysis 3 is a thrilling mix of sandbox gameplay, advanced combat and hi-tech human and alien weaponry that shooter fans will love," Cevat Yerli, Chief Executive Officer of Crytek, said in a prepared statement. "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."

People who pre-order the $59.99 game, due out spring 2013 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, will get a special Hunter Edition, according to the press release. The Hunter Edition of the game gives players early access to the new signature bow and its attachments in multiplayer, plus the Hunter Nanosuit module which adds additional power and functionality to the super-suit. Gamers who pre-order now will also have a head start when playing online with a bonus XP boost up to level 5, a unique bow skin and three exclusive dog tags.

Some retailers are also offering bonus pre-order unlocks on top of what you get with the Hunter Edition, according to the press release:

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.

Press Release:

Fight in the New York ?Liberty Dome?, Exploit Seven Natural Wonders and Wield Advanced Alien Weaponry in the Ultimate Sandbox Shooter

Pre-order the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition for Early Access to the New Crysis 3 Signature Bow and XP Boost in Multiplayer*

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The hunted becomes the hunter! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH, today announced Crysis? 3, the premier sandbox shooter experience of 2013. Powered by Crytek?s proprietary CryENGINE?, Crysis 3 advances the state of the art with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay. Players take on the role of ?Prophet? as he returns to New York, only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. The New York City Liberty Dome is a veritable urban rainforest teeming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers. Within the Liberty Dome, seven distinct and treacherous environments become known as the Seven Wonders. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics. Prophet will utilize a lethal composite bow, an enhanced Nanosuit and devastating alien tech to become the deadliest hunter on the planet.

?Crysis 3 is a thrilling mix of sandbox gameplay, advanced combat and hi-tech human and alien weaponry that shooter fans will love,? said Cevat Yerli, Chief Executive Officer of Crytek. ?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.?

Set in 2047, Prophet is on a revenge mission after uncovering the truth behind Cell Corporation?s motives for building the quarantined Nanodomes. The citizens were told that the giant citywide structures were resurrected to protect the population and to cleanse these metropolises of the remnants of Ceph forces. In reality, the Nanodomes are CELL?s covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination. With Alien Ceph lurking around every corner and human enemies on the attack, nobody is safe in the path of vengeance. Everyone is a target in Prophet?s quest for retribution.

Crytek also announced that players who are ready to start the hunt can pre-order the Crysis? 3 Hunter Edition* today. The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition gives players the tools to become the ultimate hunter in multiplayer with early access to the new signature bow and its attachments, plus the Hunter Nanosuit module which adds additional power and functionality to the super-suit. Gamers who pre-order now will also have a head start when playing online with a bonus XP boost up to level 5, a unique bow skin and three exclusive dog tags to hunt in style**. The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition is available on Origin.com and other participating retailers for $59.99.

In addition to receiving the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, select retailers are offering gamers that pre-order Crysis 3 the following early multiplayer unlocks:

• 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.
  

Developed by Crytek and powered by the proprietary cutting edge CryENGINE technology, Crysis 3 will be available spring 2013 for the Xbox 360^? video game and entertainment system, PlayStation^?3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information on Crysis 3, please visit www.crysis.ea.com, and for the latest news visit www.facebook.com/crysis or follow us on Twitter? at www.twitter.com/crysis. Press assets for Crysis 3 are available at www.info.ea.com.

This one is awesome :woot:

[Dreamspell]

It's good to know that it is coming next year and not this year. I can't wait to see what the updated CryEngine 3 will produce.

[Muhammad Farrukh]

I can't wait to see what the updated CryEngine 3 will produce.

Me too. I hope it turns out to be as bad on hardware as the original one was

[IceBreakerG]

Me too. I hope it turns out to be as bad on hardware as the original one was

Umm, why would you "want" a game to run like absolute dog crap? I truly believe that the original Crysis ran the way it did, not because of how hard it pushed the hardware, but because of how poorly it may have been written (partially due to the DX10 implementation). When current systems (talking about the Radeon 7900/GTX 680 series) can still barely run a 4 1/2yr old game acceptably at 1920x1080/1200, it's no longer about "this game pushes hardware hard", it's more about "this is a very poorly optimized game/engine".

[SiCKX]

"Jaw dropping" is an understatement.

[ahhell]

Will Crysis 3 be as boring and unoriginal as Crysis 2?

[SiCKX]

Will Crysis 3 be as boring and unoriginal as Crysis 2?

It will look good still. :D

[Muhammad Farrukh]

Umm, why would you "want" a game to run like absolute dog crap? I truly believe that the original Crysis ran the way it did, not because of how hard it pushed the hardware, but because of how poorly it may have been written (partially due to the DX10 implementation). When current systems (talking about the Radeon 7900/GTX 680 series) can still barely run a 4 1/2yr old game acceptably at 1920x1080/1200, it's no longer about "this game pushes hardware hard", it's more about "this is a very poorly optimized game/engine".

If it weren't for that game, we would've still stuck with 4870x2 and 295. :p

And I wouldn't say poorly optimized. At all

[IceBreakerG]

If it weren't for that game, we would've still stuck with 4870x2 and 295. :p

And I wouldn't say poorly optimized. At all

We have Metro 2033, Battlefield 3, Skyrim. Metro 2033 arguably pushes hardware harder than any of the others in the list. This is also why console gaming is where it is now. I don't enjoy spending $500-600 on a video card just to get a few more fps so the game runs well.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

We have Metro 2033, Battlefield 3, Skyrim. Metro 2033 arguably pushes hardware harder than any of the others in the list. This is also why console gaming is where it is now. I don't enjoy spending $500-600 on a video card just to get a few more fps so the game runs well.

The days of having to spend $500 to $600 on a video card are over. Now, you'd be getting dual video cards with that kind of money. Pushing the hardware isn't always a good thing as evidenced by the original Crysis. Crytek has done a great job at optimizing CryENGINE 3 and they're still updating it with PC-specific features. I'm confident that Crysis 3 will look great and that the PC version will look significantly better than the console versions.

Geoff Keighley (of GameTrailers.com) tweeted the following:

https://twitter.com/#!/geoffkeighley/status/191899814164836352

[Guest xiphi]

Man, I can't wait to see this in action!

[Dreamspell]

This is what I could find so far about the first glimpse of the teaser on Spike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REGrliYDFo8

Full teaser trailer on April 24th.

[Guest xiphi]

Can't wait to see the full teaser. I wonder what they'll show at E3.

[Dapen]

I like the new ideas in Crysis 3! I hope it has sandbox play like the original, and it's not just marketing speak. Seems it may have a nice mix of jungle and urban! :)

[ozgeek]

The original is NOT sandbox'ed. Crysis 1 is still a linear game taking place in a open-forest but there is only one way to B.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Enjoyed Crysis and Warhead but didn't really rate Crysis 2 they made it feel so 'console' and linear a massive step down from the original game where you had almost like a sandbox to play in.

Won't be bothering with this game, they are making it like urban Rambo with the silly bow and arrows.

[Dreamspell]

The teaser in higher quality with sound:

[Muhammad Farrukh]

:woot:

This is gonna be epic

In jungle, alone at night, with a crossbow.

I

Cant

wait

[Draken]

Will Crysis 3 be as boring and unoriginal as Crysis 2?

yeahh!! never finished it!! boring as hell!!

[Dapen]

The original is NOT sandbox'ed. Crysis 1 is still a linear game taking place in a open-forest but there is only one way to B.

Wrong choice of words to explain my disappointments with Crysis 2 after Crysis.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

That was good, but short. I hope the gameplay trailer is longer than 19 seconds.

[Dotdot]

Finished all 3 of them so far, will be giving this a play. But as others have pointed out my only concern is that I want to at least feel as tho Im in a Sandbox and can deviate from set mission and just go killing or exploring. Not this tight street/corridor winder that we saw in Crysis 2. The setting was imba but they failed on having mutiple routes or a sense of an "open" city.

[shakey]

All the teaser did was make me want a Turok done with the cryengine.... **** shooting metal aliens with a bow... I want to shoot a raptor!

[oldmate15]

Bow and arrow? This is set in the future, right?

Call me different, but I liked Crysis 2 better than the original.

[watchthisspace]

This should be interesting. Not warming up to the idea that we are playing Prophet though.. We know he died in Crysis 2, even if some of his consciousness somehow was binded to the Nanosuit.. Getting a little farfetched.