Crytek, creator of Far
Cry, has announced a deal with EA which will see the German developer create an original PC
game franchise for Electronic Arts. The new title will not be a Far Cry sequel, the original
deal with Ubisoft was for just one title, while the plans for a Far Cry II, already hinted
at by Crytek almost a year ago, may not be realized at all.
It is a safe bet to
assume that Crytek's CRY engine will feature in some form in the new game but no details of
the title have been released yet.
Bringing original intellectual property to the
interactive entertainment market is a key focus for EA, said Frank Sagnier, Vice President,
EA Partners Europe. EAPs partnership agreement with Crytek is a testament to our commitment
to nurturing creative development and we are delighted to be working with one of the
brightest talents in Europe to create what we believe will be an innovative gaming
experience.
Crytek were understandably happy about the new deal and President, Cevat
Yerli said, We are looking forward to this partnership with EA. Our advanced technology and
creativity, together with EA's production support, marketing and sales, means that we have
a great opportunity to bring an original gaming experience to our consumers, as well as grow
our business. We are thrilled to see this development get
underway.
