THQ has confirmed that Crytek’s UK-based studio, formerly known as Free Radical, is working on Homefront 2.<\/p>\n
The studio formerly known as Free Radical was responsible for developing the multiplayer portion of Crysis 2, which most agreed was an interesting and solid online FPS game.<\/p>\n
Crytek takes over from Kaos Studios, which was shut down shortly after the release of Homefront. The sequel is expected to pick up after the events in Homefront.<\/p>\n
“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 Crytek boss Cevat Yerli.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
The original Homefront did fairly well with critics, earning a respectable, yet not head-turning 70\/100 Metacritic score.<\/p>\n
THQ is aiming to release Homefront 2 in “fiscal year 2014”, which means we can expect it out sometime in 2013.<\/p>\n
Related article: MyGaming Homefront Review (PS3)<\/a><\/p>\n