REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and developer Crytek GmbH, today
announced that fans who pre-order Crysis 3 will receive a free
digital download copy of the original Crysis game for Xbox 360,
PS3 or PC*. Lauded by GameSpot as "One of the greatest shooters ever
made" and universally hailed upon its release for breaking new ground
with jaw-dropping visuals, industry leading technology and sandbox
gameplay, Crysis thrusts players into the middle of a global
conflict between the U.S. and North Korea over a mysterious artifact
that turns out to be extraterrestrial in nature. In Crysis,
players are outfitted with the series signature Nanosuit and an arsenal
of fully customizable weapons that provide a wide array of options not
only for the games story missions but also every single objective and
individual encounter. In addition, those that pre-order Crysis 3 will
receive the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, giving fans a head start in
multiplayer with immediate access to the powerful new Predator bow and
the Hunter Nanosuit module and more**.
"The release of Crysis in 2007 was truly a watershed moment for
first-person shooters and raised the bar on cutting-edge visuals and
gameplay and we could not be more thrilled to include the original game
as a pre-order bonus," said Cevat Yerli, Chief Executive Officer of
Crytek. "Building upon the framework laid by the previous games, Crysis
3 offers unparalleled tactical freedom as players experience New
York City's Seven Wonders and adapt to the truly unique challenges they
present. By blending the best elements of the series so far, we've
created an action experience that we believe will blow fans away."
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.
The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition gives players tools to become the
ultimate hunter in multiplayer with instant access to the new signature
Predator bow and its attachments plus the Hunter Nanosuit module,
which adds additional power and functionality to the super-suit. Owners
of the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition will also have a head start when
playing online with a bonus XP boost up to level 5, a unique Predator
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.
Crysis 3 will be available in February of 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.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.
*Offer available while supplies last at participating retailers.
Conditions and restrictions apply. See http://www.crysis.com/us/crysis-3/pre-order-offers
for details.
**Conditions and restrictions apply. See http://www.crysis.com/us/crysis-3/pre-order-offers
for details.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 220 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
About Crytek GmbH
Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the
interactive entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the
boundaries of gaming by creating standout experiences for Xbox 360,
Playstation 3, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service using their
cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE®.
The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek
also has studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia
(Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea) and Nottingham (UK) and Shanghai (China).
Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized
for excellence in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop
Award for Best Independent Studio and a 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its
multi-award winning games include Far Cry®, Crysis® (awarded best PC
Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice
Awards), Crysis Warhead® (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best
of 2008 Awards) and Crysis® 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and
Gamescom 2010).
For more information, please visit www.crytek.com.
Crysis, Crytek and CryENGINE are registered trademarks of Crytek GmbH in
the USA, Germany and/or other countries. Origin, The Sims and Need for
Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield is a trademark
of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA
International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are
the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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PR Manager
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or
EA
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PR Director
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or
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Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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