First Operation Flashpoint 2 details emerge

By Kristan Reed Published 8 May, 2003

Three theatres of combat, says Codies.

Operation Flashpoint 2 will be a globe-straddling behemoth, Codies confirmed today, with the combat due to be set across Southeast Asia, Central Europe and Africa, with the mission-based campaigns taking gamers through fictional conflicts based upon authentic events during the years around 1970.

Sadly, fans of the military action simulator will have to wait another 18 months or so before they can get to grips with Bohemia Interactive's much-anticipated sequel, with a release date scheduled for late 2004, on PC only.

Codies reckons the game will "set a new standard in its realistic portrayal of conflict situations where, for the player and his squads, everything happens for real."

Marek Spanel, the Project Leader for Operation Flashpoint 2 at Bohemia Interactive Studio commented: "We want to create a game set in realistic theatres but not tied to any single historical event. The theatres selected for Operation Flashpoint 2 will provide for a great variety of combat environments and draw players into a thoroughly believable experience where every element of tactical combat is important."

Like tons of other games coming out, an "important part" of the main campaign will focus on events from the Vietnam war in late 60s.

Missions will see players "engaging in solo action, commanding a squad, driving military vehicles", or "taking to the air in authentic 'copters and planes". Much like the last one, then.

Apparently, weapons and military and civilian mobile units are being accurately modelled from period military data. Much like the last one, which is a "good thing".

Codies is asking gamers to register their interest in the game and sign-up for development updates online here.

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Comments (7) Latest comment 9 years ago

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  • Mike_Hunt #1 9 years ago

    1st post - and it's a complaint!

    "Like tons of other games coming out, an "important part" of the It's also revealed that main campaign will focus on events from the Vietnam war in late 60s."

    I just can't make sense of that sentace...

  • FWB #2 9 years ago

    PC only.

    Damn straight!

    Like tons of other games coming out, an "important part" of the

    I think you're missing something here. :)

    Any news on the (lack of?) naval element?

  • lost_soul #3 9 years ago

    This will be the best game. ever.*


    *maybe

  • nick_f Verified Senior Producer, Microsoft #4 9 years ago

    Something to look forward to on PC in 2004 now HL2 is coming out this year.

    Although I'm sure it'll be pushed to 2005.

  • pjmaybe #5 9 years ago

    Very disappointed to hear that this could end up being "yet another NAM game" - I mean why!? The present Op Flashpoint scenario (not too distant future, using today's weapons) is satisfying to play. Sticking together another hackneyed old "charlie in the trees" game will bore the crap out of me, plus there are already 2 or 3 decent NAM games - we don't need any more!

    Peej

  • tiddles #6 9 years ago

    The present Op Flashpoint scenario (not too distant future, using today's weapons) is satisfying to play.

    Operation Flashpoint is set in 1985. What year are you living in, 1978?

    At least you've still got Maggie Thatcher and huge shoulder pads to look forward to... :)

  • FWB #7 9 years ago

    Does anybody knows where to
    download SMALL movies for Gta:Vice City??????????????????

    My pants. But they're not cooperating at the moment and the bandwidth is in use, so you'll have to wait.
    Edited by 2 at 08/05/03 @ 18:13