The Wargamer

Electronic Arts and Crytek have announced that Crysis Wars, the multiplayer component to the recently released FPS Crysis Warhead, will be available to play for free this weekend.  Starting today, Monday October 6, 2008, gamers can register at www.mycrysis.comand download Crysis Wars.  After registration, players will receive a unique key generated on the site that will be saved to their profile, allowing them to play on all online multiplayer servers from October 10^th at 11:00 AM PT to October 12^th at 11:59 PM.  And in order to give everyone enough time to practice, players will be able to play Crysis Wars on LAN with their friends the entire week before “Weekend of Wars” begins.

“We have been extremely pleased with the reception we have received from gamers and press for Crysis Warhead,” said Cevat Yerli, CEO and President of Crytek.  “Crysis Wars is definitely a big reason for this success and something we are dedicated to, not only as a part of future Crysis titles, but in terms of releasing new modes and continued support for our growing community.”

Crysis Wars includes:

• Three diverse multiplayer modes including InstantAction, TeamInstantAction and PowerStruggle

• 21 maps ranging from large battlefields to smaller, more intimate battlegrounds with a diverse array of settings ranging from beaches to graveyards

• All weapons and vehicles released within the Crysis Universe

For more information about Crysis Wars and to take advantage of “Weekend of Wars”, please visit www.mycrysis.com.  For more information about Crysis Warhead, please visit www.crysiswarhead.com.  Crysis Warhead is now available at retail stores and leading online download services for only $29.99.