First Crysis 2 beta only on Xbox 360

By Robert Purchese Published 14 October, 2010

No word on PC and PS3 testing.

The first round of Crysis 2 closed multiplayer testing appears to be for Xbox 360 owners only.

An invitation sent out to community site members (and Kotaku) declared that "this tech test is limited to Xbox 360 consoles only this time around".

That infers that PC and PS3 owners will get a chance to play at a later date. All three platforms will need testing, clearly.

Nevertheless, we're asking EA for clarification.

The closed multiplayer test invitation doesn't mention a start date.

Crysis 2 was, not so long ago, delayed from autumn 2010 to March 2011. Developer Crytek promises to set the bar technically for a console game (its first); EA is bullish about review scores of 9/10 or higher; and apparently stereoscopic 3D makes the game more fun.

Crysis 2 was playable at the Eurogamer Expo 2010 earlier this month. For an idea of what Crysis 2 multiplayer 2 holds, watch the video below.

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  • GarethBale3 #1 2 years ago

    you can never have too many shooters

  • Ignatius_Cheese #2 2 years ago

    Beta play better than it did at the Expo. Looked like arse on 360... and PC :o)

  • des #3 2 years ago

    Old news.

  • Gambit1977 #4 2 years ago

    Has it moved on from 3 frames a second that we saw at the expo?

  • richarddavies #5 2 years ago

    I'd not heard about it at the expo. So it wasn't looking too good then? Shame, I hope they sort it out. Im really looking forward to this.

  • tiny_Eggy #6 2 years ago

    Another game that will suffer in terms of quality to make it work on a console.

  • RevanNL #7 2 years ago

    That's odd, since EA has been ejaculating on PS3 for the last year or so. Exclusive content for MOH and Dead Space 2, PS3 only beta's for Battlefield BC2 and Dead Space 2, advertising FIFA with Rooney holding a PS3 controller etc.

  • BAM! #8 2 years ago

    @RevanNL
    Let's not forget that Crytek are also making a 360 exclusive though (Project Kingdom or whatever it's called).

  • RevanNL #9 2 years ago

    Almost forgot that one. But I thought EA owned Crytek

  • arcam #10 2 years ago

    Remember when betas were for testing games before they went to the general public, instead of pre-order bonuses and pawns in the ridiculous console 'exclusive' wars?

  • telboy007 #11 2 years ago

    I need a new jacket, anyone have a clue where I can get a columbia coat?

    To reply to a previous comment, the demo on the xbox at the expo had some serious frame rate issues when things got busy. Serious issues. Seriously. :)

  • geeza2020 #12 2 years ago

    Another fps? How quaint.

  • Goodfella #13 2 years ago

    This'll be crap, should have been PC only.

  • mashk #14 2 years ago

    : ( I heard about problems at the Eurogamer Expo. Can't seem to find any Youtube videos so I can see for myself.

  • bad09 #15 2 years ago

    "Another game that will suffer in terms of quality to make it work on a console. "

    People were talking about this last night on the top expo games comments. It looks like the PC version is looking a lot better than the console version so it's possible the PC version won't suffer for the focus on consoles. Chufty wrote "The PC version was the most exhilarating game I've played for a long time."

    It'll be fine...I hope...still not sure from the footage I've seen TBH.

  • chessboxer #16 2 years ago

    @RevanNL

    Crytek have a partnership with EA (and Ubisoft) but they are not owned by them.

  • Lord_BeeJee #17 2 years ago

    I really hope the pc version isnt a port of the xbox one as the original would probably look better :/

  • superstu1337 #18 2 years ago

    Played this at the Expo and it needs a HELL of a lot of work! But it definately has potential!

  • GundamJehutyKai #19 2 years ago

    I'd be more worried about the single player from what I saw at the Eurogamer Expo.
    The 360 build was awful!!!

  • bell_801 #20 2 years ago

    PS3 Build is such a abortion it's canceled to not put to shame Crysis superior visual gaming trademark (not even shown once).

  • CHAZBIGPOTATO #21 2 years ago

    Cleary this is because the Xbox 360 is the only machine capable of handling the game. In my expert opinion if someone put a PC and PS3 put together then that may have enough power (teraflops for those not technically versed, like I am).


    Edit , those dudes playing it are a right barrel of laughs aren't they?
    Edited by CHAZBIGPOTATO at 14/10/10 @ 12:39

  • GamesConnoisseur #22 2 years ago

    Insulting the capability of a console WILL without fails invites opposing insults for the rival console, and at the end eggs gonna be on people's faces when all presented as quite workable and close to parity.

    So what that beta at this time only on X360? Will everyone tried it out or only limited number? Likely the fact is only being used to wave in the face of PS3 owners, who waved back Dead Space 2 etc etc.

    Willy wavings all over!

  • EGoode #23 2 years ago

    I loved Crysis 1 on PC - it was smooth running and great looking, my fast PC may have been decent but it was far from the latest or greatest and more importantly the choices and interaction (and physics) are what made that game. Warhead was immersive, great looking and tighter playing but I missed the lack of choice a bit compared to Crysis.

    Now, I'm praying they do not serve up sloppy seconds to the PC as Crytek were one of very few (actually maybe the last) developers to really push PC and show what it could do above and beyond the limited tech in consoles.

    If it plays as well as the other 2 Crysis' and looks as good or better and has no console concessions made to it's interface then it should be a great game. Hope NYC isn't too linear.

  • arcam #24 2 years ago

    They really should ditch the console versions and release it on the only machine capable of doing the game justice, the pc.

    Too late now, the whole game has been designed with consoles in mind. Besides, I reckon this'll sell pretty well on consoles - I've seen it on a lot of people's lists, and it still has a high quality reputation.

  • J.C #25 2 years ago

    Im sure crytek know wat their doing guys. give em a chance ffs.

  • subedii #26 2 years ago

    Put it this way: If they end up ditching the freeform gameplay of the first game in order to try and appeal to a different demographic, they're going to fail. There's no real chance for them to compete with the CoD style linear / heavily scripted games.

    Crysis was at its best when it gave you the tools to work with, and basically plunked you into a large level saying "Your objectives are here, here and HERE, tackle them as you see fit". The Harbour level is probably one of the best FPS levels I've ever played for precisely that reason. Make your plans, execute them. It doesn't matter if you want to stealth it up, full on guns blazing, or mix it up between the two, the game and level design allowed for it.

    Crysis Warhead was a tighter and smaller scale experience than Crysis, sacrificing some of the overall freedom in the level design for a more action based game. It worked relatively well, but they still threw in the occasional large sandbox level (like the ending airfield). And whilst slightly more linear, the gameplay still worked off of action bubbles. You might not be able to choose your approach into that big base, but once you were there you were still free to go to town however you wanted.

    As it is, I'm still waiting. What they've shown so far hasn't really given us enough to go on either way. I'm still hoping they can give me a few massive sandbox levels like Assault.

  • Badassbab #27 2 years ago

    Saw it at Eurogamer Expo and graphically I wan't impressed.

  • Jlmadyson #28 2 years ago

    Well I'll certainly be playing this on my 360 this fall.

  • monkfishjoe #29 2 years ago

    Judging by the demo at the expo this is needed. Looked mighty shonky on the xbox. Didn't notice the frame rate shudders but the pop up was awful. Was very suprised after reading all the stuff about Cryteks 3rd engine.

  • legendp2011 #30 2 years ago

    Please can someone help I have a beta code but now what do I do with it, were do I insert it.