Korean game development firm Reloaded Studios has entered into a licensing agreement with German developer Crytek to use its CryEngine 2 middleware.

Crytek is the developer of the much hyped Crysis massively multiplayer online RPG.

"Our technology team carefully reviewed and analysed the features and limitations of the major game engines and middleware solutions currently available to license before making our choice," said Ki-Yong Cho, chief executive at Reloaded.

"No other engine came close to offering the dynamic features, developer-friendly tools or visual quality of CryEngine 2.

"Only CryEngine 2 could support the dynamic content and landscapes we intend to build, let alone do justice to the unique art style we plan on bringing to our game."

Faruk Yerli, managing director of Crytek, added: "The experienced team that Reloaded has brought together will ensure the talent and resources to create a blockbuster hit with this title.

"When we saw the stunning concept visuals and exciting game design ideas we immediately knew that what they have planned will be a true next-generation MMORPG, and become the kind of game which will set the visual and gameplay standards against which future MMOs will be judged."