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New Crysis 2 Xbox 360 MP demo incoming

PC gamers aren't the only ones getting a Crysis 2 multiplayer demo on March 1; the new demo's also due on Xbox 360 that fateful Tuesday.
Alice O'Connor
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If you missed the brief period when the Crysis 2 multiplayer demo was available on Xbox 360, or simply fancy having another go, you'll be glad to hear that the console's receiving another demo.

The new Xbox 360 demo will arrive alongside the PC demo on March 1, developer Crytek and publisher EA announced today. The pair also revealed that the PlayStation 3 demo confirmed yesterday is "coming soon," but declined to give a release date.

All three versions of the new multiplayer demo will contain two maps, 'Skyline' and 'Pier 17,' and two modes, 'Team Instant Action' and 'Crash Site.' Skyline was the map in the original Xbox 360 demo.

That original Xbox 360 demo, by the way, was downloaded 1.7 million times during the ten days it was available from January 25, according to today's press release. It also notes that "Since then, Crytek has taken player feedback to help improve the experience even more." The demo was slightly troubled when it launched, with players reporting issues including connectivity problems and outright freezing.

Crysis 2 is scheduled to launch for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on March 22.

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  • Shacknews legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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    February 25, 2011 10:45 AM

    Comment on New Crysis 2 Xbox 360 MP demo incoming, by Alice O'Connor.

    • SockMonkeh legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      February 25, 2011 10:55 AM

      I really hope this game turns to be a multi-platform hit as I love it on PC and I'd like to see the series continued. I'm sure it won't do as well as CoD, but hopefully it'll be a big success.

      • Korban legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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        February 25, 2011 10:58 AM

        i just hope the PC version doesn't get overlooked

        • SockMonkeh legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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          February 25, 2011 11:05 AM

          I won't be able to say for sure until the demo but I don't have any reason to believe that it was.

          • Korban legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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            February 25, 2011 11:15 AM

            i watched the leaked video and it did seem to handle nicely on the dood's computer. but yeah, i won't pass judgement till i'm able to give it a try myself.

            • SockMonkeh legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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              February 25, 2011 11:23 AM

              The leaked videos really kicked up my hype for Crysis 2, to be honest. I can't wait to see the PC version running maximum (or whatever my system can handle) settings. I really hope the demo isn't capped off.

              • Korban legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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                February 25, 2011 1:12 PM

                dood, totally. even though they were just fucking around, it really looked damn good and even in the city environment had the look and feel of the original.

      • LoioshDwaggie legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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        February 25, 2011 11:04 AM

        They cribbed well from CoD. I think they'll have a chance on the MP side.

        • Dravenport legacy 10 years
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          February 25, 2011 11:24 AM

          which is good for all the people who won't play COD simply because it's not 'cool' to like COD

          • SockMonkeh legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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            February 25, 2011 1:15 PM

            I bought CoD:Black Ops specifically because I didn't want to be that guy. It ran like ass and sucked on the PC so I regret it and look forward to Crysis 2 as my vanilla shooter (I know it has the suit so it's not totally vanilla, but I mean compared to games like Left 4 Dead 2 where you aren't shooting at people who are shooting back at you with similar stuff).

            • Vorlonesque legacy 10 years legacy 20 years mercury super mega
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              February 26, 2011 11:46 AM

              Have you tried it recently. It has improved somewhat for a lot of people (I never really had any major problems with it after the first patch or so on my various machines...but I seem to be an outlier).

    • boring gegtik legacy 10 years
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      February 25, 2011 10:58 AM

      make me

      • Korban legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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        February 25, 2011 11:01 AM

        i think she just did...

      • SiW. legacy 10 years
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        February 25, 2011 11:04 AM

        I make this response in my head every time too, and I giggle like an idiot.

    • aprilz legacy 10 years
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      February 25, 2011 11:25 AM

      Another "Multiplayer" Demo. Uh, no.

      • RageQuit legacy 10 years
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        February 25, 2011 11:28 AM

        I already hated the first one.
        Bring on the SP demo!

    • kaddar0 legacy 10 years
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      February 25, 2011 11:26 AM

      how was the crysis 1 multiplayer anyways? I never had an opportunity to try it.

    • Slowtreme legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      February 25, 2011 11:27 AM

      A new map would be good

    • apocreg legacy 10 years
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      February 25, 2011 1:09 PM

      I hope it's decent. Worried they only picked the more limited landscape of inner city to bring it too consoles.... hoping the pc version isn't nerfed!!

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