Crysis 2
A nanosuited marine battles aliens in a war-torn New York City.
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Crysis 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts. Released in March 2011 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, it is the second main installment of the Crysis series and a sequel to the 2007 game Crysis and its expansion Crysis Warhead. It was the first game to showcase the CryEngine 3 game engine and the first game using that engine to be released on consoles.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Crysis 2
- Developer
- CrytekAdditional work by Crytek UK. The remastered version co-developed with Saber Interactive.
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts · Crytek (Remastered)
- Director
- Cevat Yerli
- Producer
- Tony Davis · Peter Horzapfel · Erik Staub
- Designer
- Sten Hübler
- Programmer
- Markus Mohr
- Writer
- Richard K. Morgan
- Composer
- Borislav Slavov · Tilman Sillescu · Hans Zimmer · Lorne Balfe
- Series
- Crysis
- Engine
- CryEngine 3
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Remastered · Microsoft Windows · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
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Lore & Background
Crysis 2 takes place in 2023, three years after the events of the first game, in a war-torn New York City evacuated due to alien infestation. The player assumes the role of Force Recon Marine Alcatraz, who gains ownership of the Nanosuit 2.0 from Delta Force officer Laurence 'Prophet' Barnes. The aliens, called the Ceph, have undergone a major redesign, appearing as high-tech humanoid armored war machines instead of the tentacled exosuits from the original game. The story was written by Richard Morgan, with Peter Watts consulted and writing a novel adaptation.
Reader's Guide
Crysis 2 marked a significant shift for the series by moving from jungle environments to an urban setting, which Crytek dubbed an 'urban jungle' to offer new tactical options like navigating between floors and buildings. The game streamlined the Nanosuit's functionality, combining Strength and Speed Modes into Power Mode and renaming Cloaking Device to Stealth Mode with enhanced sensory input. Crytek aimed to surpass the original game graphically and gameplay-wise while lowering system requirements and supporting true stereoscopic 3D. A sequel, Crysis 3, was released in 2013. A remastered version, Crysis 2 Remastered, was released in 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, also bundled as part of the Crysis Remastered Trilogy compilation.
Did You Know?
- The game's Nanosuit 2.0 combines Strength and Speed Modes into a single Power Mode.
- A remastered version was released in 2021 as part of the Crysis Remastered Trilogy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crysis 2?
Crysis 2 is a first-person shooter released in March 2011, developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts as the direct sequel to Crysis (2007) and its Warhead expansion. The player takes on the role of a nanosuit-equipped marine fighting alien invaders across a war-torn New York City.
What powers does the player have in Crysis 2?
The nanosuit provides four core abilities—armor, speed, strength, and cloaking—each of which can be leveled up during the campaign. These powers can be layered together, allowing you to cloak while sprinting or harden your armor mid-combat.
Why is Crysis 2 important in FPS history?
It was the debut title for CryEngine 3 and the first game on that engine to ship on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Its visual fidelity at launch became a widely cited benchmark for graphical quality in single-player shooters.
Who wrote the story for Crysis 2?
The campaign script was penned by science fiction novelist Richard Morgan. The narrative follows a lone marine navigating a crumbling Manhattan while dealing with both the alien incursion and a military that has turned against its own citizens.
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