Operation Flashpoint: Red River officially announced
US Marines face off against the Chinese
Codemasters has officially announced their sequel to the infantry combat sim Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.
Operation Flashpoint: Red River is set to launch in 2011 and Codemasters are promising it will deliver the most authentic infantry combat experience yet. It will feature co-op play for up to four players through a "deeper narrative-led campaign" says the official release.
Set in the fictional Central Asian country of Tajikistan and features battles between US Marines and the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army along the Vakhsh River.
The game's creative director Sion Lenton explains: "Operation Flashpoint: Red River is being built around four player co-op online play, complete with a strong narrative, new enemies and combat scenarios to deliver gameplay that immerses players in the reality of war like never before. The new setting of Tajikistan is a diverse and exciting backdrop for the wide range of military challenges the US Marines face around the world in real life. We're excited to push the series in new directions while staying true to the core tactical combat that is the hallmark of Operation Flashpoint."
Operation Flashpoint: Red River is in development for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
