EA reveal Crysis 3. All the details inside…

Well it’s official, the visually amazing Crysis series is getting another outing, as EA today announced that Crysis 3 will be arriving on PC, Xbox 360 and PC in 2013.

The game will return to metal clad protagonist to the New York setting of the second title, but this time the whole city has been encapsulated within a giant bio dome or Nanodome created the Cell Corporation. Encased, nature looks to have overtaken the once great metropolis of New York City Liberty and according to EA, it’s an “an urban forest that’s teeming with trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers”.

This change in environment is no doubt a hark-back to the original game, a more open world feel, something in my opinion the second game lacked. And, from the various screens and artwork released so far, it looks like your Nanosuit has been enhanced and your hero will be complimented by a distinctly Rambo-like compound bow, for some stealth and silent kills.

Speaking about the announcement, Cevat Yerli, Crytek’s CEO said

“Crysis 3 is a thrilling mix of sandbox gameplay, advanced combat and hi-tech human and alien weaponry that shooter fans will love”.

“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.”

Well time will tell but if Crysis 3 can deliver the sand box elements of the 1st game, and the more refined FPS mechanics of the 2^nd instalment, then we may have the game of 2013 already.

For now, have a look at these amazeball announcement images.

Oh and for gamers that are really eager to pre-order the game, Crytek have also announced the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition. 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.

In addition to the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, selected retailers are offering:

• 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.