Command & Conquer 4 confirmed for 2010

EA today announced that EALA is bringing the Tiberium series to an epic conclusion with Command & Conquer 4, set for release in 2010 for PC.

Command & Conquer 4 promises to introduce a multitude of innovations to the classic Command & Conquer gameplay while retaining the core concepts that fans have come to love. New additions include new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes.

“Command & Conquer is a powerful franchise with an amazing 15-year legacy. We are thrilled to bring the dramatic Tiberium saga to a conclusion in Command & Conquer 4. This game is designed to give fans all the answers they’ve been looking for,” said Mike Glosecki, Lead Producer of Command & Conquer 4 at EA Los Angeles. “With its objective-based multiplayer mode, persistent player progression and all-in-one mobile base, players will experience Command & Conquer like never before.”

C&C4 is set after the events of C&C3: Tiberium Wars. The year is 2062 and humanity is at the brink of extinction. With only six years left until the mysterious crystalline structure Tiberium renders the earth entirely uninhabitable, the two opposing factions – Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the Brotherhood of Nod – find themselves fighting together to stop Tiberium from extinguishing mankind.

C&C4 draws the epic conclusion to the Tiberium universe, where fans will learn the fate of Earth, Nod, Tiberium, GDI and Kane’s motivations behind his decade-long plan.

The game will feature two campaigns focussing on the battles of GDI and Nod, which players will be able to experience alone or in cooperative mode. Additionally, a new 5v5 objective-based multiplayer mode will promote teamwork and social real-time strategy gameplay.

C&C4 is in development at EA Los Angeles and is scheduled for release in 2010 for PC. Look out for further information on the July 24 episode of BattleCast PrimeTime.