Crytek Going Through Transitional Phase
Over the last several weeks, we have seen reports that Crysis 3 developer Crytek was in financial trouble. There was talk that the staff hadn't been paid for months, that many members had walked out, and that a number of games were canceled. During this time, Crytek kept quiet, leaving the press and fans to speculate about the fate of this studio.
The company has now come forward with an explanation, reporting that it's going through a "transitional phase."
"In recent weeks, there have been repeated reports and rumors relating to financial problems at Crytek," stated a letter from the company. "Having already given an update to staff across all our studios, we are now in a position to share more details with members of the press and public."
The letter said that the company is moving from being simply a developer to becoming online publisher, which requires the company to refocus its strategies. "These challenges go along with an increased demand for capital which we have secured," the company added without explaining how this capital was obtained. Did the company sell part of itself to cover its debts?
Crytek said that with the capital now secured, it can concentrate on the long term strategic direction. However, fans will need to have patience and understanding, as the company has no plans to disclose any additional information about the transition and aftermath.
"We are thankful for the support and encouragement we've received from our community and our partners, and for the contribution all of our staff have made," the letter read. "We remain committed to doing what we are best known for and trying to develop the best interactive experiences and technology possible for everyone who loves gaming."
In an interesting twist, the letter concludes by saying that the company hopes to share more positive news soon. Crytek is the developer of a number of games including Crysis and Far Cry. The company also licenses out its CryEngine game engine, which is currently powering 2K Games' Evolve and Chris Roberts' Star Citizen.
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as said crisis was a real pc game and not a $60 steam client that you go through them [steam-origin] to get permission to play as they feel you should
and if you don't agree you don't play or even get to load any of the game so in the end you just got a $60 blank disk
as said crisis was a real pc game and not a $60 steam client that you go through them [steam-origin] to get permission to play as they feel you should
and if you don't agree you don't play or even get to load any of the game so in the end you just got a $60 blank disk
What do steam or origin have to do with this? This applies to any games on those platform, not just Crytek's. Also, Crysis 1 and 2 are both available on steam and Crysis 1 had that horrible securom which is far worse than steam.
They've never really made a solid game, but they made one hell of a dynamic and flexible engine.
like origin its sad they have to try to show that there agreement is not spyware right up front near first thing wow yu got to try that hard to convince me of that first to get me fooled to agree to it ??
yes sir its got a lot to do with it if your dumb enough to fall for it and spend money on it ,well enjoy
would you turn over access to your computer with out limitations [steam] ?? but you do for a game from a who knows what located out side the us of a with out blinking an eye
I'm glad I'm an old gamer with 100's of games that just require me in privacy
''What do steam or origin have to do with this'' -- well the difference between getting my money to live on and not getting my money to stay going I guess
http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/video-games/nsas-virtual-waste-time-spying-world-warcraft-harder-you-think-f2D11724106
that war face game, I thought look interesting and something I would spend money on but it goes back to all I said above