Sony has today announced the development of SOCOM 4, a squad-based modern combat shooter. In development by the series’ original developer, Zipper, the game features both singleplayer and 32 player multiplayer.
Set in South East Asia, a revolutionary army has taken over a country bordering a vital waterway and threatens to disrupt the global economy.
The PlayStation blog writes, “Your mission is to step into the well-worn boots of the Ops Com, a NATO Operations Commander of an elite, five-man squad. You must venture deep into inhospitable jungles, city streets and crumbling urban ruins to engage an army of rebel fighters and discover their plans.
“Although you’re vastly outnumbered, you’re armed with the latest weaponry and your men are second to none – but do you possess the stealth, speed and tactical thinking to lead them to victory? Time is not on your side: you have just six days to complete your mission. To emerge victorious, you must lead from the front, maintain control of the situation and fight with sheer intensity.”
Speaking on the multiplayer, the blog writes, “you’ll be able to do battle with other teams in matches for up to 32 players – and you can choose to play in the guise of more world-famous Special Forces units than ever before. And – as it’s SOCOM – the realism of the experience will be second to none. As always, teamwork will carry the day.”
The game will be exclusive to PlayStation 3.
