Recent leaks have surfaced revealing details about Crysis Next, a canceled battle royale game that was in development by Crytek. This multiplayer-focused project, which never saw an official release, showcased a new vision for the Crysis franchise, featuring customizable nanosuits and a variety of character classes. Although the game appeared unfinished in the leaked footage, fans have shown renewed interest in the potential of a battle royale mode for the franchise, especially with the anticipation of a future Crysis 4 release.
Despite Crytek’s efforts to remove these leaked videos, they continue to circulate online, sparking discussions about what could have been and what might still come for the Crysis series.
Key Takeaways
- Crysis Next, a canceled battle royale game, was leaked online, showcasing a multiplayer-focused Crysis experience concept.
- The leaked gameplay video revealed three character classes with customizable nanosuits, but the game seemed unfinished.
- Crytek took down leaked videos but fans can still find updated links online, sparking interest in a possible Crysis 4 release.
Details on a canceled battle royale Crysis game codenamed Crysis Next have leaked online, offering a glimpse at what a multiplayer-focused Crysis experience could have looked like. While the game has never been officially revealed by Crytek, it’s not the first time it’s been referenced in a leak.
The first mention of Crysis Next dates back to 2020 when Crytek returned to the franchise with a remaster of the original game, later expanded to the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. That period was heavy on rumors; Crysis Next was among the few projects listed and vaguely detailed in leaked documents, described as an online game for hundreds of players to try out different nanosuit powers. This tiny portion of information was later complemented by a low-quality gameplay video that didn’t show any distinguishable Crysis features in action, ultimately making everyone question its credibility. This time, however, it seems like some actual gameplay details on Crysis Next have finally surfaced online.
Related
Crysis 4: The Best Ways to Play Prior Games in the Series
With a fourth instalment of the Crysis series confirmed, newcomers may want to dive into the series, and if so there are a few options.
The latest Crysis Next leak is based on a 13-minute-long gameplay video showcasing an early in-development build. According to the video, Crysis Next was a third-person battle royale experience with at least three character classes and customizable nanosuits. The three classes detailed in the leak are Frontliner, Tactician, and Flanker, each with a set of distinctive features that directly influence the gameplay. Players would have been able to fine-tune their loadouts, customizing movement abilities, combat perks, and utilities based on their preferred playstyle. The game does look very rough and unfinished in the video, with placeholder assets and incomplete animations suggesting that Crysis Next was merely a gameplay concept with restricted playability.
Crysis Next Gameplay Details Surface Online
The leak shows a player trying out classes, picking up weapons, engaging in shootouts, and navigating a warm-up map, presumably designed to serve as an interactive lobby. Unsurprisingly, Crytek is systematically taking down Crysis Next videos via DMCA strikes, but players keep reuploading the leaked gameplay. Reddit user PainRunner seems to update their post with a working link regularly, so it’s worth taking a look. While a battle royale Crysis experience may sound somewhat enticing, the fans are probably far more interested in Crysis 4 led by the Hitman 3 game director. At this point, the involvement of the said developer is basically the only solid piece of information regarding the sequel.Close
Although Crysis Next has allegedly been canceled as a standalone battle royale project, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Crytek has scrapped the plans for a multiplayer experience entirely. With Crysis 4 currently in development, it’s not that bold to think that the sequel may ship with a battle royale mode. Even if it’s not the case, the leak will likely keep fans talking for a while, which might be an excellent opportunity for the studio to capitalize on and reveal hot news about Crysis 4.
Crysis
Crysis is a first person shooter franchise where military soldiers battle using special advantages against enemies like the Ceph. Made by Crytek, the games revolve around characters wearing nanosuit exoskeletons that give them powers of strength, cloaking, speed, and armor. Players can switch between the suits different modes as needed in this game.
