Whereas forum member and webmaster oki-doki posted that Proein (Spanish publisher of games & owned by Pyro Studios CEO Ignacio Pérez) stated that the game would launch on the 17th of March for all platforms we now have the official press release from Eidos.
For Immediate Release
"Pyro are working wonders with this game"
PC Gamer Magazine
"This could well be the last great World War II shooter on the PS2."
PSW Magazine
Eidos, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, confirms that Commandos Strike ForceTM, developed by Pyro Studios, will be released on March 17th, 2006 on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in all European territories.
In a new direction for the multi-million-selling series, Commandos Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first person perspective. Set in war torn Europe amid the backdrop of World War II, take your elite 'Strike Force' unit behind enemy lines on a series of linked missions through France, Russia and Norway. Undertake action, infiltration and stealth missions with the Green Beret, Sniper and Spy, using any means necessary to challenge a winning enemy and pave the way for invasion. Enter into battle alone, or take the fight online with your friends.
Features:
You Choose How to Fight
- Engage enemies with the super-trained Green Beret, Sniper and Spy
- Switch between characters on-the-fly in selected missions
Use Any Means Necessary
- Ruthlessly carry out ambushes, sabotage, espionage and other methods of Commando-style warfare
- Multiple ways to complete missions
Intense Open Battlefields
- Complete 14 single player missions in 3 massive campaigns across France, Norway and Russia
- Explore and exploit open spaces with alternate paths
Up Close and Personal
- High quality visuals and attention to detail deliver the gritty realism of WWII
- Soundtrack performed by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra and choir
Online multiplayer battles with a range of play modes and settings are supported by all formats from launch.
STRIKE FORCE. STRIKE FIRST.
For more information please visit:
www.CommandosStrikeForce.com
or contact:
Chris Glover - Head of Communications – Eidos Interactive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8636 3000; chrisg@eidos.co.uk
Commandos Strike Force © Pyro Studios SL, 2006. Developed by Pyro Studios SL. Published by Eidos 2006. Commandos and Commandos Strike Force are trademarks of Pyro Studios SL. Pyro Studios and the Pyro Studios logo are trademarks of Pyro Studios SL. Eidos and the Eidos logo are trademarks of SCi Entertainment Group plc. All Rights Reserved.
About Eidos Interactive Ltd
Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Following the acquisition of EIDOS Plc in May 2005, the Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider: Legend, Hitman: Blood Money, Commandos Strike Force, Just Cause, Battlestations: Midway, Urban Chaos: Riot Response and Reservoir Dogs.
About Pyro Studios
Pyro Studios is the leading studio for digital entertainment in Spain. With more than 140 professionals, including programmers, graphic designers, musicians and game designers, has consolidated its position as one of the world leaders in the development of videogames. Pyro Studios is currently working on the imminent launch of the much-awaited Commandos Strike Force, and has three more games in development for PC and next generation consoles. For more information please visit www.pyrostudios.com
