All We Know About Crysis 3 So Far

So, Crysis 3 is officially a thing. EA today announced its existence and have given it the vague release date of Spring 2013. Due to be released for the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3, this upcoming Crysis instalment takes us to 2047 New York. You play as the returning protagonist Prophet and he is not happy. He finds the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt CELL Corporation. The New York City Liberty Dome is now an urban rainforest, packed with overgrown trees, swamplands and rivers.

Inside said dome are the seven “distinct and treacherous” environments, known only as the Seven Wonders. Prophet uses a “lethal composite bow” (image above), which was first seen last week in leaked box art images, an enhanced Nanosuit and alien tech.

From what we can gather, Crysis 3‘s story will be based around Prophet’s revenge mission against the CELL Corporation. Revenge you say? Prophet has discovered that these quarantine Nanodomes are the direct result of CELL’s covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination.

The official blurb reads, “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.” I don’t know about you, but I think that sounds like a lot of fun!

Additionally, the developer Crytek have announced Crysis 3‘s pre-order details. The Hunter Edition allows for early access to the new bow weapon as well as all attachments, plus the Hunter Nanosuit module for use in multiplayer. Those who pre-order will also get a bonus XP boost up to level five, a unique bow skin and three exclusive dog tags. Pick up the Hunter Edition from Origin.com and select retailers for £49.99.

There are also a number of multiplayer unlocks, scattered across the retailer universe:

• 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.