Ubisoft have announced that they are making Brothers in Arms Furious 4 with Gearbox. It will feature 4 player co-op as players track down the Fuhrer. Imagine there’s an umlaut above the U in that word.
Director of Marketing in Ubisoft Adam Novickas said “With Brothers in Arms Furious 4, Gearbox brings the action to a whole new level filled with unexpected twists and over-the-top battles that are sure to please new players and fans alike.”
Today, during its press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft ® unveiled the development of Brothers in Arms Furious 4™. Developed by Gearbox™ Software and published by Ubisoft, Brothers in Arms Furious 4 is the latest iteration of the best-selling Brothers in Arms ® franchise, spinning the series in a new direction. The game will be available worldwide for the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft ®, the Sony ® PlayStation ® 3 computer entertainment system and Windows ® PC in the first half of calendar year 2012.
Set in World War II, Brothers in Arms Furious 4 is a brutal first person shooter that offers an exciting campaign mode playable with up to four players in co-op, as well as an extensive competitive multiplayer mode. The story follows four fierce and fearless warriors tracking the Führer himself. As one of the Furious 4, players will use special weaponry and unexpected combat abilities to fight the greatest threat the world has ever faced: an experimental Nazi army conceived in secret by the Third Reich.
“The Brothers in Arms franchise has been renowned for its gritty direction that has dropped players into the middle of World War II,” said Adam Novickas, U.S. director of marketing at Ubisoft. “With Brothers in Arms Furious 4, Gearbox brings the action to a whole new level filled with unexpected twists and over-the-top battles that are sure to please new players and fans alike.”
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Q&A:
WHAT IS BROTHERS IN ARMS FURIOUS 4™?
Developed by Gearbox Software and published by Ubisoft, Brothers in Arms Furious 4™ is the latest iteration of the best-selling Brothers in Arms franchise that spins the series in a new direction.
Set in World War II, Brothers in Arms Furious 4™ is a brutal and co-op centric first person shooter that offers an exciting campaign mode playable with up to four players in co-op, as well as an extensive competitive multiplayer mode.WHAT IS THE STORY OF BIA FURIOUS 4™?
It’s 1944 and the Nazis are desperate to turn the tide of battle. Our story follows a team of four fierce and fearless soldiers chasing the Führer himself before he can rally victory from the inevitable jaws of defeat. As one of the Furious 4, players will use special weaponry and unexpected combat abilities, against the greatest threat the world has ever faced: an unprecedented Nazi army of experimental war machines that have been secretly produced by the Third Reich.WHY BREAKING UP WITH THE REALISM OF THE BIA SERIES?
The Brothers in Arms franchise has been renowned for its gritty direction that has dropped players right into the middle of World War II. With this next installment, Brothers In Arms Furious 4™ takes a new approach to the World War II setting by bringing an even more intense and action-oriented experience to franchise fans and shooters-enthusiasts alike.WHAT ARE THE MAIN FEATURES OF BIA FURIOUS 4™?
The game is fully co-op oriented, with a campaign mode playable with up to four players. Details regarding additional co-op and multiplayer modes will be revealed at a later date.
Choosing between four distinct playable characters, each with different combat styles and weaponry, the player will be thrown into a brutal war experience against and ever challenging experimental Nazi army of war machines.After selecting a fighting style, players will be able to increase the power of their characters’ arsenal and abilities by unlocking new challenges, ranks, and other awards via the game’s Player Growth system.
WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS?
One of the main differences between Brothers in Arms Furious 4™ and previous Brothers in Arms games is the crew of soldiers and their attitude. In Brothers In Arms Furious 4™, players will be part of a very special squad that has been given the highest-stake mission: kill the Führer and end the war.
With this new installment, the BIA soldiers become a little more rebellious, more free-wheeling, and a little more light-hearted. The Furious 4 live for the thrill of the fight, they love being soldiers.
The furious crew includes Chok, a bloodthirsty Native American soldier; Montana, a giant fearless American warrior; Stitch, a psychopathic Irish medic; and Crockett, a fierce Texan fighter.
Each character comes with a distinct combat style, unexpected melee weapons, and devastating special abilities.WHAT MULTIPLAYER MODES WILL BE AVAILABLE?
We currently do not have any multiplayer details to share at this time. Please stay tuned.ON WHICH PLATFORM WILL THE GAME RELEASE?
The game will be available worldwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in the first half of calendar year 2012.
