We can also confirm that the screen shots provided are taken from a p.c based platform and there is currently no evidence for cross platform interfaces i.e. console gamers. The high resolution images show that the editor is based on a normal x86 window interface ie. “windows xp platform”. We can also state that the level editor may be a completely separate application. Consider the original ofp2 if you would, the in-game level editor was actually in-game, these screen shots however show otherwise, (separate windows application which is installed with the game).

We can imagine that the community would like to know how big the in-game levels are. The bellow screens shots show exactly the full scale of how big ofp2 multiplayer in-game levels will be. The three screen shots are basically the same area at different given zoom levels showing exactly the sheer scale of these ofp2 multiplayer levels. The end user will be able to move the ‘hashed’ square any where across the island. This will in turn give the surface area for that given multiplayer level.

Ofp2 online will carry on researching into the cross platform matter because we believe that current playstation3 and xbox 360 gamers still deserve the chance of editing and creating levels. This can only maximise the operation flashpoint 2 community whether it be console or not. It would be a nice to make the assumption that p.c gamers and console gamers could ’swap’ maps and share gamerlevels across the community.

With this said ofp2 online still believe an in-game level editor could be added, if the console community shows vast interest regarding level editing ofp2 online can assume that a patch could be available for both playstaion3/ xbox 360, we can only wait in anticipation.

Ofp2 online can confirm the ofp2 demo was originally going to be released prior to the launch of operation flashpoint 2. We can now confirm that the demo plans have now changed. The launch of the ofp2 demo will be released post launch of the final ofp2 release date. The demo will consist of a single and co-cooperative mode for P.C users only.

To be honest OFP2 online are not surprised by this action. It seems there is a slight bias for P.C based platforms. P.C gamers seem to get the level editing and the demo release. Lets hope that future information will give cross platform gamers i.e. Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 the chance to play the demo also. It would be a shame if the demo is not release for both console communities. (lets not forget the original game was created for the p.c market only).

There are many factors to consider why codemasters has decided to release the official game before the demo. The main reason is that the development team would like full focus on the official game not the demo. Secondly in order to create a fully polished 100% finished game the demo must be pushed back, its understandable.

For more information on the ofp2 demo release date please follow the link provided. This page is dedicated to the release date of the demo. The page will also provide links to download the demo on release. Any information on cross platform demo release will be provided, once available.

Community forums and general community news have stated that Operation Flashpoint 2 will be released June/July of this year. Obviously this has not been the case and the release has yet again again been pushed backwards. With this said, there is confirmation that ofp2 will be released in October the last quarter of 2009.

Codemasters the creators of Operation Flashpoint 2 have released confirmation that the game will be released on the 6th of October 2009. Codemasters still have the right to push this date back yet again. I wouldnt be surprised if this happens, but any fan of ofp2 would agree that even if Codemasters decided to extend the release, the wait would be worth while.

for more information on release, you can find an archive of past release date information here ofp2 release date . The link will also provide information on the current status of the update. So in case the release date it delayed, the community will be the first to know.

You may remember my post on OFP2 level editing kit where I asked users to cast their minds back to the original game. The original operation flashpoint included a inbuilt level editor whereby gamers could create their own levels and post them to various fan websites. With this said, I would like to point your attention to the new OFP2 editor!

Even though the game is now cross platform sources have announced that the game will NOT have in-game editing, thus loosing a great section of the game which returned a large community interest to ofp2 gamers.

“thats rubbish, you already stated above that there is an editor!” says the viewers of operation flashpoint 2 online, but P.C gamers will have the ability to create custom missions and customise their own creations. Unfortunately, Xbox 360 and Playstaion 3 gamers will not have this option. We could argue that peripherals such as keywords and mice can be connected via USB2 ports via their consoles. Even though consoles may have this ability developers relentlessly have chosen not to add peripheral functionality in games, why not? Well consoles are made for a reason, they use control pads not keywords and mice, resulting to the reason why Codemaster developers feel that game editing is best left alone for P.C interfaces not consoles.

Gamers using P.Cs to play the game will get what they hoped for and then some. A brilliant Single, Multilayer game with extra bonus functionality of game editing.

Console gamers will get what they hoped for too, a game they couldn’t play originally on Playstaion 2 and get a understanding to why P.C gamers loved the original. OK editing isn’t included but when is game editing a big part of console gaming?

To the frequent viewers of Operation Flashpoint 2 Online I will be announcing something that relates to all platforms of the game. So keep posted!

Hopefully the above images are the beginning of a whole new media source for the community. Lets keep our fingers crossed for more in-game operation flashpoint 2 screenshots. OFP2 Online will also be posted media video footage shortly. keep looking for updates!

It doesn’t take long before you realise these images are in-game quality, not your usual game art but actual in ofp2 in-game images! You can see the High dynamic lighting effects of modern day graphics along with high model details, I guess you could say its that little bit closer to actual playing! Not quite!

Enjoy!

The release of ofp2 was initially for winter 2008, but then a more realistic release date of the 1st quarter of 2009 was announced. Now, the release date has been pushed back to after the 2nd quarter of 2009, July.

Codemasters itself are developing the game after dropping Bohemia Interactive the creators of the first operation flashpoint. Some of you may be aware that Bohemia Interactive have decided to create Arma2 which is Bohemias way of introducing some competition to the Operation Flashpoint 2 Simulator. It would be interesting to see how the competition match and which game comes out on-top.

Some of the later scenes show various in game warfare across different parts of the island. Showing a number of different gaming scenarios from foot soldier to mini gun helicopter firing.

As you can see the game offers massive environments with HDR enabled, offering that realistic approach to natural environments with amazing high color depth textures. Even the smoke grenades show amazing effects. After seeing these images I can only imagine that operation flashpoint 2 will offer amazing in-game detail at all levels, from environments to the actual models themselves.

It has come to my attention the Operation Flashpoint 2 will be released onto the steam client. Gamers who already own a steam ID will be able to take full advantage of ofp2 through the application, online store. However, Games such as GTA IV on initial release had teething problems when a portion of the community tried to download the content to find the game was buggy and wouldn’t validate when checking downloaded binaries.

If you are wondering what Steam is, Steam uses a graphical user interface allowing anyone with a steam id to buy and download games and other media content. Earlier Counter Strike gamers would have adopted this client many years ago when it was first introduced,  after the 1.6 version of the modification. Steam has then since increased in popularity, promoting third party games and non valve derived games onto the client. This allowed the gaming community to have access to a wide range of games from all kinds of developers.

This is great news for the community because steam is already a well known gaming tool for the community so promoting ofp2 will increase multiplayer awareness and create an even bigger online community than expected.