Crytek's announcement teaser reveals CryENGINE clash of classic characters.

"Accept no imitations! Take control of iconic characters from history and fantasy,
and discover what happens when they join forces and go head to head in the Arena of Fate!"

Have you always wanted to see Joan of Arc punch Nikola Tesla in the face?
...if so, that's oddly specific of you, but now you can!

Arena of Fate is an upcoming F2P MOBA from Crytek, with fast-paced 5v5 battles using "legendary heroes from history and fantasy." You can immediately apply for the PC beta coming this summer; the press release mentions the game will launch to both PC and consoles.

On the surface it's a puzzling move, but unquestionably intriguing. Spanning the realms of fact and fiction, it should be delightfully bizarre to watch characters interact. Arena of Fate will be playable at this year's E3, so we'll know very soon what we're in for.

Fact Mini-Sheet

• Uses CryENGINE®
• Developed by Crytek's "Black Sea" studio in Sofia, Bulgaria
• 8 characters revealed: Baron Münchhausen, Fenrir, Frankenstein, Jack the Ripper, Joan of Arc, Little Red Riding Hood, Nikola Tesla, Robin Hood

Colt "ShdwFlm" Casey
Deputy Editor