Crytek and DeNA Join Forces for F2P Mobile Game the Collectables

Crytek is a company that is known for its stunning graphics for first-person shooters is joining forces with DeNA to join the free-to play mobile game market with The Collectables.

With a modified version the Crytek engine, The Collectables is what you'd hope for from an Crytek game: "intense combat, extreme gunfights, 3D battlegrounds and classic action heroes that are larger than life to provide players with an unbeatable mobile game experience." Pre-orders of the game will unlock an in-game character with limited-time gear.

The Collectables will not be available until 2014. DeNA and Crytek hope to release it in 2014.

Mobile Gamers Get Blockbuster Action from Crytek and DeNA with The Collectables

San Francisco (USA) / Frankfurt am Main (Germany) - December 11, 2013 - Crytek is partnering with the leading mobile games company DeNA to develop the first game for mobile that is free to play, The Collectables.

The Collectables is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices through DeNA's mobile gaming platform Mobage. It has stunning graphics that are based on Crytek’s CRYENGINE technology. The game blends strategy and action and lets players lead a group of soldiers who are a bit out of the norm in missions across the globe.

"DeNA has the most unique experience in mobile gaming and we're delighted to be collaborating to deliver The Collectables," stated Paha Schulz (Director of Business Development, Games-as-a-Service, Crytek). "The Collectables will be the first mobile game to be free to play that uses Crytek's revolutionary 3D game technology, CRYENGINE."
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The Collectables features over-the-top gunfights as well as classic action heroes. Players can form teams with different soldiers, and then upgrade their weapons and capabilities to go into combat. The Collectables will keep you returning to the frontline thanks to its many enemy types with game-changing rewards as well as immersive 3D battlegrounds.

Participants who preregister for The Collectables will be notified when the game is available for download at no cost, and they will receive an exclusive version of the in-game character RELOAD that comes with limited-edition equipment. To preregister, please visit the game's website: www.thecollectablesgame.com

A new trailer is available for you to watch and embed on your site via this link: http://youtu.be/670pVNI1O0E

Game assets are available to download and share with your readers via the following link: http://assets.crytek.com/asset-bank/images/assetbox/9be76984-7dd2-4fa3-a58a-8af5064be23c/assetbox.html

About DeNA

DeNA (pronounced "D-N-A") is a world leader in developing and operating mobile services including free-to-play games as well as the Mobage social games platform, e-commerce, and other online products. DeNA was founded in 1999 and has its headquarters in Tokyo. There are game studios and offices around the world. DeNA Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: dena.com

About Crytek

Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company that is at the forefront in interactive entertainment. They are committed to pushing the boundaries by creating exceptional gaming experiences for PCs and consoles and games-as-a-service using their cutting-edge 3D Game-Technology CRYENGINE (r).

The headquarters of the company are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham (UK), Shanghai (China), Istanbul (Turkey) and Austin (USA).

Since its foundation since 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio, and two Red Dot Design Awards (in 2010 and 2013). Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry(r), Crysis(r) (awarded the best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead(r) (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008 Awards), Crysis(r) 2 (awarded the Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010), Crysis(r) 3 and Warface (awarded the Best Social/Casual/Online Game of Gamescom 2012). For more information, visit www.crytek.com.