E3: Crysis 2 confirmed as multiplatform

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E3: Crysis 2 confirmed as multiplatform

EA has landed a deal with Crytek to publish Crysis 2. According to the release, Crytek is building Crysis 2 on the dev's multiplatform CryEngine 3 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Crytek boss, Cevat Yerli had the following to say about this development:

The development of Crysis 2 marks a major stepping stone for our studio. This is not only the next game in the Crysis franchise, it's the first title we are developing for consoles and the first title being built on CryEngine 3. We are excited to have the support of EA Partners again as we work together to make the launch of Crysis 2 a huge event.

David DeMartini of EA also added this:

Nothing speaks more to the success of the EA Partners program than when a studio the caliber of Crytek continues to work with us. Crytek is already one of the elite PC development studios in the world and we are excited to have the opportunity to partner with them in bringing their award-winning technology and gameplay to more platforms and a wider audience with Crysis 2.