Procrastinato on 02 December 2009
EA Announces Medal of Honor Modern Re-boot
Players take a trip to Afghanistan this time around.
by Jim Reilly
December 2, 2009 - Electronic Arts has finally revealed details about its plans for a new Medal of Honor title.
As expected, the series is shifting from its traditional World War II roots in favor of a more modern backdrop set in Afghanistan. The story will introduce the Tier 1 Operator, an unknown group working under the National Command Authority.
Development is being handled by two teams, EA's internal Los Angeles studio, who will handle the single-player campagin, and famed Battlefield developer EA DICE will tackle the multiplayer portion.
"When we first set out to reinvent Medal of Honor, we wanted to stay true to its roots of authenticity and respect for the soldier but bring it into today's war. The Tier 1 Operator is the most disciplined, deliberate and prepared warrior on the battlefield. He is a living, breathing, precision instrument of war." said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer, Medal of Honor. "We are honored to have the rare opportunity to work closely with these men to create a game that shares their experience."
As expected, the series is shifting from its traditional World War II roots in favor of a more modern backdrop set in Afghanistan. The story will introduce the Tier 1 Operator, an unknown group working under the National Command Authority.
Development is being handled by two teams, EA's internal Los Angeles studio, who will handle the single-player campagin, and famed Battlefield developer EA DICE will tackle the multiplayer portion.
"When we first set out to reinvent Medal of Honor, we wanted to stay true to its roots of authenticity and respect for the soldier but bring it into today's war. The Tier 1 Operator is the most disciplined, deliberate and prepared warrior on the battlefield. He is a living, breathing, precision instrument of war." said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer, Medal of Honor. "We are honored to have the rare opportunity to work closely with these men to create a game that shares their experience."
The company originally hinted at the possibility of the franchise making a return earlier this summer before confirming during an investor call that a new title was in development.
"EA has always been an advocate for telling the soldiers' story. The new Medal of Honor follows that tradition. We felt it was important to tell the story of today's war and today's elite soldiers via today's most relevant medium – videogames," said Sean Decker, VP and General Manager of EALA. "We are so proud to bring together two powerhouse development teams to make this game a reality; EA Los Angeles and EA DICE. Medal of Honor promises to be an unforgettable entry in the modern shooter genre."
Medal of Honor is currently set for release in 2010 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
"EA has always been an advocate for telling the soldiers' story. The new Medal of Honor follows that tradition. We felt it was important to tell the story of today's war and today's elite soldiers via today's most relevant medium – videogames," said Sean Decker, VP and General Manager of EALA. "We are so proud to bring together two powerhouse development teams to make this game a reality; EA Los Angeles and EA DICE. Medal of Honor promises to be an unforgettable entry in the modern shooter genre."
Medal of Honor is currently set for release in 2010 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
