Players Experience Intense Tactical Combat in the Volatile but
Visually Stunning Overgrown Urban Rainforest of New York City
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Get ready to become the deadliest hunter on the planet. Today Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH announced
that Crysis 3, the only game that arms players with the
superpowers of the series' signature Nanosuit, is available now
at retail stores and Origin.com. Powered by Crytek's proprietary
CryENGINE®, Crysis 3 is celebrated by critics for its
unparalleled visuals, dynamic tactical gameplay and its deep multiplayer
suite. Crysis 3 launches with strong reviews from the world's top
game critics, among them: 92% from GameStar Germany, 9 out of 10 from
GameTrailers, 90% from CD Action in Poland, 85% from Games Master in the
UK and a 9 out of 10 from Multiplayer.it in Italy. Additionally, the New
York Daily News has stated that Crysis 3 is "the most beautifully
and technically marvelous video game to date", giving the game a perfect
5 star review.
Retailers around the world are also getting ready for this week's big
launch, with Bob Puzon, Vice President of Merchandising at GameStop
stating that "Crysis 3 is tracking to exceed Crysis 2,
making it the biggest launch in the franchise history."
"With its exciting combination of sandbox gameplay, intense tactical
warfare and powerful weapons including the signature Nanosuit, Crysis
3 delivers the best of what the Crysis franchise is known for
and is the pinnacle of the series," stated Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek.
"By leveraging the power of CryENGINE we are able to create a Crysis 3
experience that is not only visually stunning but also rich in gameplay
and narrative, complete with an enhanced multiplayer suite that will
provide fans plenty of fun beneath the Liberty Dome of NYC."
Developed by Crytek and powered by the proprietary cutting edge
CryENGINE technology, Crysis 3 is the next installment in the
award-winning Crysis franchise. The series is known for its
spectacular visuals, dynamic, open gameplay and its signature Nanosuit
that grants players unique powers to assess, adapt and attack in any
situation. In Crysis 3, players return to the fight as Prophet on
his quest to save mankind. Set in New York, the city has been encased in
a Nanodome that has turned this once thriving metropolis into a
veritable urban rainforest teeming with overgrown trees, dense
swamplands and raging rivers. Seven distinct and treacherous
environments become known as the 7 Wonders. This dangerous new world
demands advanced weapons and strategies, including the enhanced Nanosuit
which provides players a tactical advantage. In addition to the powerful
Nanosuit, players wield the devastating Predator bow and cutting-edge
alien weaponry to become the deadliest hunter on the planet.
Crysis 3 also contains a robust multiplayer experience featuring
12 visually stunning maps and eight heart-pounding gameplay modes
including the all new Hunter mode. An asymmetrical, time based mode,
Hunter mode pits 2 players vs. 10 (2 vs. 14 on PC) in matches that begin
with two cloaked hunters stalking 10 opposing CELL troopers. Armed only
with enhanced Nanosuits and the lethal Predator bow, hunters must
systematically stalk and kill the CELL operatives, who in turn must work
together as a team as they fight to stay alive before the round ends.
The twist is that once a CELL trooper is killed, that player will then
respawn as a hunter, joining the others in their attempt to eliminate
the remaining CELL operatives before the clock strikes zero. Crysis 3 multiplayer
will also feature the debut of the New York Feed, a brand new in-game
social feed that will showcase the accomplishments of gamers and their
friends while offering dynamic challenges to complete.
Crysis 3 is available now in North America for the Xbox 360®
videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system and PC via Origin.com
and will be available in Europe on February 22. 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.
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 275 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. The Sims and Need for Speed are
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA
International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. Battlefield is a trademark of
EA Digital Illusions CE AB. 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. Facebook is a
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property of their respective owners.
EA Games Label
Devin Bennett, 212-672-0716
PR Manager
devinb@ea.com
Andrew
Wong, 650-628-2781
PR Director
anwong@ea.com
Tammy
Levine, 650-628-7223
VP, PR
tlevine@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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