Crytek developing next Homefront Game.

THQ AND CRYTEK COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP NEXT HOMEFRONT TITLE


Homefront is a great FPS game that suffered a bit in the graphics department. But regardless it went on to sell millions of copies worldwide. With it's dark and futuristic plot of Korea taking over the US, it painted a future that could happen if certain powers aren't kept in check. By then end of the game it was clear that THQ wanted to leave the window open for future sequels and today we finally get a confirmation that indeed THQ is working on a sequel and it's being developed by non other than the powerhouse that is Crytek.

"Selecting Crytek to take Homefront forward underscores our strategy of working with the industry's best talent," said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ. "Homefront's unique setting and storyline captivated gamers the world over. With Crytek's industry leading technology and legendary experience in the FPS genre, we're supremely confident that the next Homefront will deliver that AAA-quality experience that players demand."

Crytek best known for the Crysis series and their Cry Engine, is capable of achieving a visual that is unmatched and with the Homefront license I'm sure they can bring more to the table with their creative minds.


"We see Homefront as a really strong universe that has a lot of potential and that has been expertly created and marketed by THQ," said Cevat Yerli, Founder, CEO and President of Crytek. "We believe that bringing our level of quality, creativity and production values to the next Homefront title creates an opportunity for both THQ and Crytek to deliver a truly blockbuster game. It's really important to us that THQ has the faith in giving us a lot of creative freedom over one of its most important properties to allow us to bring the Homefront world to life in a new and innovative way."

I'm really interested in seeing what Crytek does with the license and I can't wait to see the very first in game screen shots. Crysis 2 with DirectX 11 kicks ass and with Homefront's unique story line and Cryteks visual style, it's sure is gonna be one hell of a ride when it's released.

There is a long waiting period though as the next Homefront isn't scheduled to be released until 2014 so mark your calendars. Only 3 more years to go.

Source: Press Release