Soldier of Fortune II delayed

Activision has delayed the launch of Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix, its upcoming first-person shooter sequel, until later this spring, according to a company representative. The game was previously scheduled for release this winter, but it will now be held back in order to give the developer more time to balance the random mission generator and refine the multiplayer mode, which was added late in the game's development. Online retailers expect the game to ship in early May.

Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix is the upcoming sequel to Soldier of Fortune, Raven's gritty first-person shooter from 2000. The new game will feature a number of improvements on its predecessor, including an enhanced 3D engine, realistic damage modeling, skeletal animation, and a new terrain system. For more information, take a look at our previous coverage of the game.