Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel Announced

EA have announced that they are continuing the Army of Two franchise with its third outing in 2013.

It appears that the Army of Two franchise is continuing whilst slightly debunking the rumours of the game featuring four player co-op. The third outing of the title will continue to be a two player co-op game with the players assuming the control of two new characters, Alpha and Bravo, two operatives working for Tactical Worldwide Operations where they find themselves battling it out in Mexican streets against powerful drug lords and gangs.

The game is slated to join the very cluttered Q1 2013 with the game expected to release in March 2013.

Here is the official press release from EA:

EA and Visceral Games Deliver the Ultimate Tactical Co-Op Experience in Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel

The Definitive Co-op Franchise Heads to Mexico with Explosive Action and Devastating Destruction Powered by Frostbite 2

Electronic Arts today announced Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel, the gritty third installment to the blockbuster action franchise celebrated for its intense, two player co-operative gameplay. Developed by Visceral Games, the award-winning creators of Dead Space™, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel re-sets the series that pioneered the co-op experience with a more intense, mature and grittier tone. Players will find themselves on the deadly streets of Mexico as Alpha and Bravo, two operatives working for Tactical Worldwide Operations (T.W.O.), a PMC outfit that drops them in the middle of a drug war conflict for an assignment full of corruption and deceit. With the ability to unleash the power of ultimate destruction, players will need to work together as their objectives unravel, allegiances begin to blur and they face off against a ruthless opposition.

“We wanted to refresh the Army of TWO franchise for a new generation of action gamers, and at the same time, stay true to the core concept that really made the first two games fan favorites,” said Julian Beak, Executive Producer, Visceral Games. “With meaningful, seamless co-op gameplay at its core and explosive new tag-team features, gamers will have to work together tactically and strategically as they push through a city dominated by one of Mexico’s deadliest drug cartels.”

Steve Papoutsis, General Manager of Visceral Games, added, “Our goal with Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel is to apply our key design principles – immersive, challenging gameplay, intense narrative and focus on quality – to help improve a franchise we feel has always had a lot of potential.”

Featuring both online and split-screen co-op, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel gives players the chance to distinguish themselves from their friends by providing a deeper and more advanced upgrade and customization system. From the mask that protects them in battle to the very weapons that keep them alive, players can customize their own Alpha and Bravo to create the deadliest mercenary team as they see fit.

Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel will be available in March 2013 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system.

Expect more information regarding the upcoming title over the next few days and weeks especially with Gamescom in Cologne, Germany just thirteen days away.