Far Cry 2 also announced for Xbox 360 and PS3

Far Cry 2 screenshot
Ubisoft has announced that Far Cry 2 is also being developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles, outside of the PC version. Far Cry 2 is a next-generation first-person shooter being created by Ubisoft’s Montreal development studio.

The game is said to be a “more than just a visual and technological achievement, Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, featuring a custom-made video game engine built from the ground up. Players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.”

Far Cry 2 is scheduled for release in fiscal year 2008-2009. The March issue of PlayStation:The Official Magazine has the cover story on the game, which will available on newsstands in North America on February 12.