2K Announces Spec Ops: The Line’s Release Date!

2K Games has finally announced the release date for Spec Ops: The Line today! It will be hitting store shelves on June 26th for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC (June 29th internationally). For those who don’t know, Spec Ops single-player story takes place in a destroyed, sand filled Dubai. Gamers will take on the role of Captain Martin Walker as he searches for Colonel John Konrad and his missing battalion, The Damned 33rd. During the story, gamers will have to make hard decisions (like who lives or dies) while fighting in dangerous environments. Sounds like fun!

“Spec Ops: The Line is 2K Games’ first foray into the military shooter genre,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “We’ve created a unique game that explores the dark realities of war and places players in difficult situations where the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred as players fight to survive.” 

2K also revealed some info on The Line’s class-based multiplayer component. Apparently, gamers will rage war in squads across the sands of Dubai while gaining xp to unlock better weapons. On top of that, everyone that reserves a copy of Spec Ops: The Line at participating retailers will get a free upgrade to the Premium Edition; it features unlocked multiplayer content like:

•    Twice the amount of experience points will be awarded during the first week of play, enabling gamers to expedite character ranking;

•    The AK-47 weapon will unlock at rank one;

•    The “Officer Class” will unlock at rank one. This character class includes several team-based advantages, such as reducing damage to teammates and increasing the effectiveness of other classes;

•    Access to the “FUBAR Pack,” which contains exclusive accessories allowing players to customize their characters with unique and visually distinctive items.

I don’t know about you, but I’m can’t wait to check out this title in June. In the meantime, take a look at this trailer showcasing the multiplayer mode: