August 30^th, 2005 (3:27pm) - Codemasters has confirmed that the Xbox version of Operation Flashpoint will launch in November complete with online multiplayer over Xbox Live.

Developed by Bohemia Interactive Studio and specifically adapted for Xbox from the PC original, Operation Flashpoint: Elite lets gamers experience the award-winning title on Xbox. The game retains all the depth and immense content of the original and takes players into the heart of a gripping Cold War conflict between NATO coalition forces and a renegade Soviet Red army faction.

"This is not another run-and-gun shooter; Operation Flashpoint: Elite simulates modern warfare on a level never seen before on any console, providing a totally new playing experience," said Marek Spanel, Bohemia Interactive Studio’s Director. "You’ll need brain power as much as quick reflexes; act before you die, think before you act, and find cover before you think."

"We have adapted and improved the game for Xbox while keeping the sheer scope and complexity of the gameplay. The visuals have been recreated specifically for the format with map sizes and draw distances ultimately more impressive than anything seen on a console."

For the first time in such a military simulator, players control and command soldiers and squads of all levels in more than 40 authentic land, sea and air vehicles – both military and civilian. Players will control individual soldiers, command squads, drive tanks and troop carriers, pilot military helicopters and take on the role of a sniper. This variety also allows players to experience a huge mixture of strategic action gameplay and, thanks to the artificial intelligence applied to the game’s infantry, they think, move and act as troops do in a conflict situation. The open environment of the game is massive, covering four 100+ Km2 battle zones, and players can go anywhere at anytime – they’re not limited to playing in mission-specific ’walled’ areas – and anything can happen.

On Xbox Live, Operation Flashpoint: Elite brings conflicts alive with players engaged online in more than 50 multiplayer missions. Operation Flashpoint: Elite also features a user friendly Mission Editor. Accessed from the main menu, gamers simply enter map view, select an area and build up a situation using any of the troops, weapons and mobile units from the game.