Crysis 2

Ditching Far Cry, piracy, gameplay and just about breaking even: Crytek on the ups and downs of the Crysis series

As Crysis turns 5 Cevat Yerli contemplates past mistakes and a bold new future.

Interview 12/11/2012 56

Crytek plots "much more radical" future Crysis, but it won't be called Crysis 4

Plus, plan for F2P Crysis in place.

News 12/11/2012 18

Crysis 2: AMD Virgo vs. Intel HD4000 Performance Video

Crytek's system-challenging title gets compared on AMD's new Fusion APU and the established integrated Intel HD4000 graphics core.

Video 17/10/2012 0

Crysis 2: AMD Virgo vs. AMD Trinity Performance Video

The AMD Fusion core get its sternest workout yet on Crytek's ambitious shooter running at the lowest settings at 720p.

Video 17/10/2012 0

Crysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. GTX 660 Ti Video

With a substantial gulf in price between them, we compare Crysis 2 running on the GTX 660 and its Ti sibling.

Video 30/09/2012 0

Crysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. Radeon HD 7850 Video

The GTX 660 takes on AMD's aggressively priced HD 7850 with some intriguing results.

Video 30/09/2012 0

Crysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. Radeon HD 7870 Video

The two enthusiast-friendly GPUs do battle on Crytek's phenomenal PC shooter.

Video 30/09/2012 0

Crysis 2 Extreme 1080p: Radeon HD 7970M vs. GTX 680M Video

2012's notebook GPU heavyweights face-off on a fully maxed out Crysis 2.

Video 15/09/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX11 1080p Radeon HD 7870 vs. GeForce GTX 660 Ti Video

Decent performance from the 7870 on a maxed out Crysis, but the 660 Ti maintains higher frame-rates in more intensive gameplay.

Video 09/09/2012 22

Crysis 2 DX11 1080p Radeon HD 7870 vs. 6870 Video

The overclocked 7870 takes on its last-gen predecessor with Crytek's epic ramped up to ultra settings with the high-res texture pack installed.

Video 09/09/2012 1

Crysis 2 DX11 1080p Radeon HD 7870 vs. 7850 Video

Our overclocked 7870 takes on its less powerful stablemate with all settings at ultra and high-res textures engaged.

Video 09/09/2012 0

Crysis 2 1080p Max Settings, GTX 660 Ti vs. Radeon 6870 Video

The difference between �100 and �250 worth of GPU power, with Crysis 2 Ultra as the test bed.

Video 16/08/2012 0

Crysis 2 1080p Max Settings, GTX 660 Ti vs. Radeon 7850 Video

"Maximum Game" at maximum settings using GPUs at two very different price tiers.

Video 16/08/2012 0

Crysis 2: DFPC Radeon 6770 vs. 6870, Very High Settings, 768p

At 1366x768, only the most intense effects work fazes the Radeon HD 6870, giving us a nigh-on 60Hz experience.

Video 22/07/2012 0

Crysis 2: DFPC Radeon 6770 vs. 6870, Very High Settings, 1080p Video

Two GPUs face-off as we put the DFPC through its first hardware upgrade.

Video 22/07/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX9: AMD Trinity vs. PS3 Video

The PC game is locked at 720p on high settings, with v-sync enabled and compared to console.

Video 08/07/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX9: AMD Trinity vs. Xbox 360 Video

Integrated GPU vs console with Crysis 2 running at 720p on high settings.

Video 08/07/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX9: AMD Trinity vs. Intel HD4000 Video

The AMD Trinity integrated GPU takes on Intel HD4000 in the form of an Alienware M14x: 720p res, high settings.

Video 08/07/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX9: DFPC vs. Xbox 360, 768p Very High Settings Video

Seven-year-old console hardware vs. the �300 Digital Foundry gaming PC on Crytek's demanding shooter.

Video 24/06/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX9: DFPC vs. Alienware M14x, 768p Very High Settings Video

Alienware's mid-range gaming laptop faces off against the �300 Digital Foundry gaming PC.

Video 24/06/2012 0

Crysis 2 DX9: DFPC vs. PS3, 768p Very High Settings Video

Digital Foundry's �300 gaming PC takes on the PS3 in this technologically groundbreaking shooter.

Video 24/06/2012 0

Acer Ultra M3 vs Alienware M14x: Crysis 2

The two laptops compared at very high settings, 1366x768 resolution, with DX11 engaged and high-detail textures on.

Video 16/06/2012 0

Alienware M14x Crysis 2 Very High Settings: 768p vs. 900p Video

Crytek's DX11 mode and high-res textures engaged on this performance comparison of Crysis 2 with the GT 650M GPU.

Video 16/06/2012 0

Why Crysis 2, Dragon Age 2 were pulled from Steam - report

And why Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is now allowed.

News 30/05/2012 51

Radeon HD 7970M: Crysis 2 1080p: Very High vs. Extreme Video

Crysis 2 compared with different quality levels on a Radeon HD 7970M-powered Alienware laptop.

Video 27/05/2012 0

Crysis 2 1080p, DX11 Max Settings: GTX 670 vs. GTX 680 Video

Crytek's epic at max settings on two of the most powerful GPUs in the world.

Video 12/05/2012 0

Government snubs Crysis 2 at German Computergames Awards

"So called killer games must not be honoured."

News 30/04/2012 69

Crysis 2 1080p, DX11 Max Settings: GTX 580 vs. GTX 680 Video

Digital Foundry performance analysis of one of the most demanding games running on top-end NVIDIA hardware.

Video 22/03/2012 0

EA job listing points to Crysis 3

Crys3s?

News 20/02/2012 34

The most pirated PC, Wii, 360 games of 2011

Can you guess what it is yet?

News 03/01/2012 104

Stream games with Gaikai on Eurogamer.net right now

Play FIFA 12, Crysis 2, The Witcher 2 and Magicka in your web browser.

News 20/12/2011 31

Origin wants "fair and open marketplace"

Third parties can sell DLC how they like.

News 28/09/2011 46

Crytek refutes hire/fire blog allegations

"It was written to purposefully harm us."

News 05/09/2011 28

Crytek working on new FPS IP � report

Plus, abandoned Redemption shooter outed.

News 29/07/2011 29

Crysis 2 racks up three million sales

Dead Space 2, Dragon Age II pass 2m.

News 26/07/2011 32

New Xbox & PlayStation 4: What to Expect

Crytek UK, Epic and more on what the next generation holds.

Article 20/07/2011 111

Crysis 2: how Crytek UK beat the hackers

Developer vows not to repeat mistakes.

News 19/07/2011 20

Why you can't buy Crysis 2 from Steam

Nothing to do with Origin, EA claims.

News 07/07/2011 36

Crytek discussed going MS first-party

Has "fallen in love" with Kinect.

News 04/07/2011 50

First Crysis coming to consoles � report

Korean Ratings Board lists impending port.

News 01/07/2011 59

EU PlayStation Store update 29th June

Fear 3 online modes now available to all.

News 29/06/2011 40

Crysis 2 footage with DX11 update

Crytek shows off new Ultra Upgrade.

Video 28/06/2011 14

2.32GB Crysis 2 DX11 patch out now

Massive PC update detailed in full.

News 27/06/2011 34

Crytek: Crysis 2 "backfired a bit"

Studio boss laments PC gamer backlash.

News 23/06/2011 58

Crysis 2 DX 11 patch release date

Full title update out next week.

News 22/06/2011 19

Crysis 2 DirectX 11 features revealed

Ultra Upgrade shown, then pulled.

News 22/06/2011 28

Crysis 2 gets DirectX 11 support

Screenshots 22/06/2011 0

Crytek denies knowledge of new Xbox

Plus, DX11 Crysis 2 patch due "shortly".

News 17/06/2011 48

Origin of War

EA rattles its sabers at Steam - but Origin's strategy is a throwback to the bad old days.

Article 18/06/2011 87

Crysis 2 trailer details Decimation DLC

Second map pack adds five new areas.

Video 16/06/2011 4

EA: Valve took Crysis 2 off Steam, not us

"This was not an EA decision."

News 15/06/2011 36

EA's Origin reclaims Crysis 2 from Steam

My shop's better than your shop.

News 15/06/2011 81

Full stereoscopic 3D hitting Xbox 360

"It's more capable than the PlayStation 3."

News 23/05/2011 94

Maximum Game?

Reader Review 21/05/2011 0

Crysis 2 gets Retaliation DLC trailer

Map pack brings four new levels.

Video 10/05/2011 5

Crysis 2 Retaliation DLC date, details

Map Pack packs four new for you.

News 10/05/2011 34

Crysis 2 modding tools due "early Summer"

Free CryENGINE SDK follows in August.

News 25/04/2011 13

The Making of Crysis 2

Digital Foundry talks with Crytek on Crysis 2, CryEngine 3 and beyond.

Article 16/04/2011 134

Crytek declares war on Crysis 2 cheaters

You have been warned.

News 31/03/2011 36

Crysis 2 DX11 fix in 2-3 months - report

No DirectX 10 support in the future?

News 30/03/2011 47

Crysis 2's DirectX 11 patch in doubt

UPDATE: EA issues statement.

News 29/03/2011 88

Crysis 2 EA's biggest UK launch of 2011

Bigger than Dragon Age II, Bulletstorm.

News 28/03/2011 54

UK top 40: Crysis 2 leads 3DS pack

3DS launch titles fare well.

News 28/03/2011 26

Crysis 2 triple-format 720p comparison gallery

Comparison gallery 26/03/2011 0

Crysis 2 PC - Quality Level Comparison

High, very high and extreme settings compared.

Video 26/03/2011 1

Crysis 2 PC/360/PS3 Face-Off Comparison

All three versions of Crysis 2, head-to-head.

Video 26/03/2011 1

Tech Comparison: Crysis 2 PC

Maximum Game... over?

Article 26/03/2011 88

Crysis 2 gets day one PC patch

Plus, no DirectX 11 support yet.

News 22/03/2011 30

Crysis 2 - first 15 minutes

First person suitor.

Video 22/03/2011 10

Crysis 2

Suited and booted.

Review 22/03/2011 269

Red hot Crysis 2 launch trailer fires in

Eurogamer's review live at 4pm.

Video 22/03/2011 51

Crysis 2 disco Easter egg discovered

Crytek sequel knows how to party.

Video 21/03/2011 30

Crysis 2: Crytek defends DRM

"What are we supposed to do?"

News 21/03/2011 48

Latest Crysis 2 campaign footage

Snazzy suit and weapons, check.

Video 18/03/2011 54

EA pulls PlayStation 3 Crysis 2 demo

Wants final product to be "flawless".

News 18/03/2011 50

Crytek: Crysis 2 the same on PS3, 360

No "meaningful difference".

News 17/03/2011 74

Hans Zimmer composes Crysis 2 score

Hollywood veteran helps out Crytek team.

News 16/03/2011 22

Crysis 2 video details multiplayer

Perks! Skill assessments! Dogtags!

Video 08/03/2011 14

Why Crysis 2 has no Move support

Also, PlayStation 3 demo dated.

News 02/03/2011 35

No EA Online Pass for Crysis 2

Developer Crytek didn't want it.

News 01/03/2011 31

Crysis 2 360 demo downloaded 1.7m times

New PC, Xbox 360 demo out today.

News 01/03/2011 47

Latest Crysis 2 trailer gets invisible

Suited and booted.

Video 28/02/2011 13

New Crysis 2 demo announced for 360

Still no PS3 date though.

News 25/02/2011 37

Uncut Crysis 2 single-player gameplay

Raw footage from the PS3 version.

Video 24/02/2011 32

Multiplayer Crysis 2 PS3 demo confirmed

First gameplay footage of PS3 version outed.

News 24/02/2011 28

Explosive new Crysis 2 trailer

Suit yourself.

Video 24/02/2011 15

PCGA: PC game piracy is declining

"There are stats that corroborate that."

News 18/02/2011 47

Crytek teases Crysis 2 PS3 demo

PS3 gamers "can probably hope for one."

News 18/02/2011 42

Crysis 2 to unravel Crysis mysteries

Explains events, provides more information.

News 17/02/2011 13

Crysis 2

Suited and booted.

Preview 17/02/2011 64

Crysis 2 PC demo release date

Two maps and two modes.

News 16/02/2011 27

Apocalyptic Crysis 2 story trailer

Suit 'em up.

Video 16/02/2011 12

Leaks could force console-only Crysis 3

Industry hits out at Crysis 2, Killzone 3 piracy.

News 15/02/2011 77

Crysis 2 trailer is full of road rage

Crytek files this traffic retort.

Video 15/02/2011 1

Crysis 2 leak: Crytek still loves the PC

Boss moves to reassure PC gaming fans.

News 15/02/2011 33

Meet BioWare, Crytek, Slightly Mad

Play Dragon Age 2, Crysis 2, Shift 2.

News 14/02/2011 3

Crytek, EA slam PC Crysis 2 leak

"Piracy continues to damage PC dev community."

News 14/02/2011 56

Crysis 2 trailer goes inside the nanosuit

Plus shows pre-order bonuses.

Video 11/02/2011 12

New Crysis 2 trailer sneaks in

See the Nanosuit in action.

Video 02/02/2011 10

Crysis 2 system requirements released

Does it top notoriously greedy original?

News 02/02/2011 29

PC Crysis 2 demo announced

EA spreads the love.

News 28/01/2011 23

Fix incoming for buggy Crysis 2 demo

Users report freezing, server drop-outs.

News 26/01/2011 25

Exclusive Crysis 2 demo gameplay

We play team deathmatch in Skyline arena.

Video 26/01/2011 53

XBL Bulletstorm, Crysis 2 demos out now

FPS tasters on offer.

News 25/01/2011 56

Xbox 360 gets exclusive Crysis 2 demo

Plus, pre-order swag detailed.

News 21/01/2011 84

Be the weapon in Crysis 2 trailer

New York gets destroyed, again.

Video 17/12/2010 37

Crysis 2 novel in the works

Read all about it.

News 01/12/2010 19

"PC easily a generation ahead" - Crytek

But consoles are handicapping it.

News 26/11/2010 107

How Crytek's making a 90 rated game

Crysis 2 dev under no pressure from EA.

News 15/11/2010 53

Crytek: Crysis can be as big as COD

"There's no reason it can't be."

News 10/11/2010 44

Crysis 2 launches ambush of screens

He's behind you...

Screenshots 05/11/2010 7

Crysis 2 will be more fun in 3D

Crytek: �3D entertainment is inevitable."

News 24/09/2010 36

EA big hitters at Eurogamer Expo

MOH! FIFA 11! Crysis 2! NFS! Dead Space 2!

News 06/09/2010 25

EA Partners' David DeMartini

On Respawn, Insomniac, Suda51 and more.

Interview 06/09/2010 28

EA: Crysis 2 will be a 90-rated game

"Wasn't going to be ready" for Christmas.

News 20/08/2010 45

What Crysis 2 should look like

Target graphics from gamescom.

Screenshots 18/08/2010 12

Crysis 2 multiplayer action

Demonstrated live on stage.

Video 17/08/2010 18

EA dates Crysis 2

Another one for March 2011.

News 17/08/2010 20

Crysis 2 - Central Station commentary

Alien action, now arriving on platform one.

Video 16/08/2010 24

First Crysis 2 multiplayer screen

Boom! Headshot!

Screenshots 13/08/2010 20

EA admits COD and Halo will rule 2010

But has FPS crown in its sights.

News 04/08/2010 29

Crysis 2 delayed

Don't panic.

News 04/08/2010 56

3D will affect game performance

Graphics or fps sacrificed - R.U.S.E. dev.

News 19/07/2010 54

Crysis 2 special edition to cost �130?

Comes with a nano-suit backpack.

News 13/07/2010 120

Eight minutes of Crysis 2 details

Including metal feet and washing-up.

Video 05/07/2010 9

Brand new footage from Crysis 2

Crytek's cross-platform shooter sequel in motion.

Video 28/06/2010 17

Crysis 2

Alien in New York.

Preview 17/06/2010 48

Crysis 2's E3 trailer explained

Ladies' favourite Cervat Yerli tells all.

Video 17/06/2010 3

Crysis 2 "Holiday 2010", full 3D support

Bulletstorm dated, too.

News 15/06/2010 7

Crysis 2

New shots from E3.

Screenshots 14/06/2010 7

Crysis 2 playable entirely in 3D

Including multiplayer.

News 14/06/2010 34

Crysis 2 in autumn, MP beta planned

Multiformat shooter sets its sights.

News 11/06/2010 11

Crysis 2's E3 Teaser

The pinger attacks? Doesn't sound too sinister.

Video 08/06/2010 2

Crysis 2 detailed at London showcase

A whole new meaning for "bearing arms".

Video 17/05/2010 17

New action Need for Speed at E3

EA Natal/Move line-up reveal, too.

News 11/05/2010 32

CryEngine 3 Frame-Rate Analysis

Video 23/04/2010 10

Crysis 2 tech demo analysed

The challenge of "nothing under 30FPS".

Blog 23/04/2010 38

Crysis 2 writer slams Modern Warfare 2

IW "way too impressed with themselves".

News 12/04/2010 52

Crysis 2 - Cinematic

Crytek's multiplatform sequel.

Video 09/04/2010 28

Crysis 2

Screenshots 09/04/2010 0

Crysis 2

Nanosuits you, sir.

Hands On 09/04/2010 128

Crysis 2

Screenshots 09/04/2010 9

Leaked GAME schedule hints at big dates

COD7, Bond Racing, MGS Rising, Fallout...

News 26/03/2010 82

Crysis 2 tech demo trailer

Video 02/03/2010 5

MOH in Q3, Crysis 2 and NFS in Q4

APB also down for Q3 in 2010 dates.

News 09/02/2010 24

Crysis 2 set in New York City

Bust urban fools with Nanosuit 2.0.

News 21/01/2010 59

Dead Space 2 and Crysis 2 by March 2011

Plus an innovative Madden.

News 12/01/2010 18

Can Consoles Run Crysis?

Digital Foundry lays out the ultimate test for CryEngine 3.

Article 05/12/2009 212

Crysis 2 - Nanosuit 2

Reversible colour-scheme included.

Video 21/08/2009 16

Crytek protests against new German law

Studio may be forced to move elsewhere.

News 06/08/2009 56

Console Crysis 2 a "breakthrough"

"Has to be the best game that can exist."

News 11/06/2009 50

E3: Crysis 2 pushes PS3 to "limits"

Crytek: "Not much more you can do."

News 03/06/2009 109

E3: Crysis 2 - Teaser

Coming to consoles.

Video 02/06/2009 14

E3: EA announces Crysis 2

Crytek's first console title.

News 01/06/2009 80

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