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Crytek "firm believers" in Homefront IP, "nothing has changed" on development
Posted: 25.01.2013 12:53 by Simon Priest Comments: 4
THQ's Homefront IP is now in the hands of Crytek as their Crytek UK office has been developing the sequel for the past 2 years, which is rumoured to be set in the United Kingdom this time around.

They're completely behind the franchise and its "potential to excite and amaze" gamers. The studio's time with THQ was "always positive" and this turbulent period hasn't hurt Homefront's development.

It has been reported that the purchase of the Homefront franchise by Crytek at the publisher's auction was to the tune of $500,000; this figure hasn't been confirmed.

"Since we first reached an agreement to develop Homefront 2, we've been firm believers in the IP and its potential to excite and amaze players," said Crytek boss Cevat Yerli.

"Our cooperation with THQ was always positive and we would like to thank them for all their support over the last two years and express our sympathy to those affected by the recent events at the company."

Nick Button-Brown, Crytek's GM of games, assured Homefront 2 hasn't been adversely affected.

"From day one, the Homefront 2 team has been committed to creating a game that takes the series to new heights and features the level of quality and innovation associated with Crytek," he said. "Nothing has changed with regards our development of the game, and we look forward to sharing the finished product with players."

Homefront 2 is being developed with the latest CryEngine 3 advancements and due in fiscal 2014.
Source: CVG

Comments

By lichlord (SI Core) on Jan 25, 2013
lichlord
oh this should be interestingly good
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Jan 25, 2013
herodotus
I quite enjoyed the SP in "HF", short as it was but the MP, as with "Frontlines: Fuel of War" was a flop. This time perhaps we'll see a more engaging, and less generic, SP that is both lengthier, and more original, and a robust MP. One can but hope that it just doesn't go down the road of "Crysis 2" and what I believe will be "Crysis 3" - made for console with a slight nod to the PC.
By HenoKutus (SI Elite) on Jan 26, 2013
HenoKutus
This is one of my favorite games,the single player was short but awesome,multiplayer was excellent but they forgot one thing-ammocrates,and don't forget they already used the drones and robots that they now use in Black Ops 2.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Jan 26, 2013
herodotus
The drones and robots were seen first in their previous game "Frontlines: Fuel of War" and were quite fun, even if the MP experience was short-lived filled as it was with hackers, cheaters and those that really weren't interested in team play. Besides with "CoD" to contend with, amongst others, it never stood a chance. Quite liked that one too.